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Facts About Methamphetamine (Tik) - A Presentation to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Social Development

This presentation provides information on the production, use, and effects of methamphetamine (Tik). It discusses the process of making Tik, methods of use, short-term and longer-term effects, medical complications, dental problems, Tik psychosis, and the impact on the brain. It also highlights the realities to prepare for when dealing with Tik in your home.

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Facts About Methamphetamine (Tik) - A Presentation to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Social Development

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  1. C D A FACTS ABOUT METHAMPHETAMINE (TIK) A PRESENTATION TO THEPARLIAMENTARY PORTFOLIO COMMITTEEONSOCIAL DEVELOPMENTPART 4 CDA: May 2008

  2. C D A Methamphetamine (Tik) CDA: May 2008

  3. C D A How is it made ? Anhydrous nitrate Ephedrine Red Phosphorous Lithium Antifreeze Lantern fuel CDA: May 2008

  4. C D A Methods of use CDA: May 2008

  5. C D A Stages of a Tik use • Rush ( 20 – 40 minutes) • High ( 3 days ) • Binge • Crash CDA: May 2008

  6. C D A Short term effects • anxiousness and nervousness • incessant talking • extreme moodiness and irritability • purposeless, repetitious behavior, such as picking at skin or pulling out hair • sleep disturbances • false sense of confidence and power; aggressive or violent behavior CDA: May 2008

  7. C D A Dilated pupil - stimulant intoxication CDA: May 2008

  8. C D A Longer term signs of abuse • disinterest in previously enjoyed activities; and severe depression. • Dry mouth, sores in and around the mouth • Weight loss • Irritability, temper outbursts, aggression CDA: May 2008

  9. C D A Effects of Tik Abuse CDA: May 2008

  10. C D A What are the medical complications ? • rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat, • increased blood pressure • convulsions • damaged blood vessels and skin abscesses • Acute lead poisoning • 50 % of thedopamine producing cells in the brain can be damaged CDA: May 2008

  11. C D A Tik : not a great injecting drug CDA: May 2008

  12. C D A Dental problems caused by Meth CDA: May 2008

  13. C D A Abscesses caused by “cranking” (injecting Meth intravenously) CDA: May 2008

  14. C D A Meth needle marks CDA: May 2008

  15. C D A Tik Psychosis • intense paranoia • confusion, anxiety • visual and auditory hallucinations • Out-of-control rages • delusions CDA: May 2008

  16. C D A How drugs work in the brain Dopamine Normal pleasure CDA: May 2008

  17. C D A Control centres in the brain CDA: May 2008

  18. C D A The dopamine pathway CDA: May 2008

  19. C D A The Cocaine route CDA: May 2008

  20. C D A Effects of THC CDA: May 2008

  21. C D A The brain on Cocaine CDA: May 2008

  22. C D A Alcohol on the brain! CDA: May 2008

  23. C D A How Tik works in the brain TIK DOPAMINE RUSH DOPAMINE SHORTAGE CDA: May 2008

  24. C D A Euphoria Depression CDA: May 2008

  25. C D A Euphoria Depression CDA: May 2008

  26. C D A Lower highs Lower lows CDA: May 2008

  27. C D A How long does Tik stay in the system ? • Approximately 5 days CDA: May 2008

  28. C D A Realities to prepare for if you’re dealing with Tik in your home • Tik cravings are long lasting andrepetitive • Small valuables start disappearing • As addiction progresses, aggression will set in • Use of downers may follow CDA: May 2008

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