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A & E Report

A & E Report. Crystal “Meth” Presentation by Cst. René Shank Regina R.C.M.P. Drug & Organized Crime Awareness Service. Choose “Life” or “Meth”. Warning. This presentation contains: Graphic Violence Graphic Language Disturbing Images Autopsy. “WHO”. Who Wants to be a “Millionaire”.

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A & E Report

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  1. A & E Report

  2. Crystal “Meth”PresentationbyCst. René ShankRegina R.C.M.P. Drug & Organized Crime Awareness Service

  3. Choose “Life” or “Meth”

  4. Warning This presentation contains: • Graphic Violence • Graphic Language • Disturbing Images • Autopsy

  5. “WHO”

  6. Who Wants to be a “Millionaire” "Addict"

  7. 1979

  8. 1980

  9. 1981

  10. 1982

  11. 1986

  12. 1988

  13. 1989

  14. 41 Years 31 Years

  15. Joseph Harris

  16. Esther Allison

  17. Teresa Baxter

  18. “WHAT”

  19. Jib Ice Crystal Crank Meth Chalk Speed Glass Batu Shabu Zip Gak Cristy Hot ice Mye Tweak Street Names

  20. What is Crystal Meth? • D – Methamphetamine • Powerful CNS stimulant or psycho stimulant • More powerful & longer lasting than cocaine • Cheaper than cocaine. • Even in small doses, can keep you awake for extended periods of time, increase physical activity and decrease appetite. • A ferociously addictive drug that is spreading fast.

  21. HBO Report

  22. What does Meth look like? • Normally a powder or glass like shards • Could be white, clear, green, blue, pink, yellow, etc • Packaged in jewelry bags, gel caps, condoms

  23. “HOW”

  24. How Is Meth Used? • Smoked • Injected • Ingested • Snorted

  25. SMOKED Meth Pipes

  26. Injected

  27. Snorted

  28. Ingested • Taken orally • Referred to as “parachuting” the user wraps meth in toilet paper and swallows.

  29. Short-term effects can include: • Brief euphoria and rush • Increased physical activity • Decreased appetite • Increase wakefulness • Hyperthermia • Increased pulse and respiration • Dilated pupils • Dry mouth and bad breath • Uncontrollable jaw clenching • Sores and skin infections

  30. Long-term effects can include: • Formication (Flesh crawling with bugs) • Tooth decay • Auditory hallucinations and delusions • Psychotic behavior and violence • Homicidal or suicidal thoughts • Birth Defects from pregnant mothers • Brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease • Damage to Heart, Lungs, Kidney and Liver • Strokes and ultimately death

  31. “WHEN”

  32. Physical Results

  33. Meth Mouth A chronic user can lose their teeth within 2 years

  34. A Chronic Meth User usually has a lifespan of about….. …7 years.

  35. The Autopsy

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