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KNOW METH Community Presentation

Marshfield Clinic Health System, Northwoods Coalition, and Alliance for Wisconsin Youth partner with the Wisconsin Department of Justice to raise awareness, communicate risks, and take action against methamphetamine use in Wisconsin.

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KNOW METH Community Presentation

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  1. KNOW METH Community Presentation

  2. About the KNOW METH Campaign • Marshfield Clinic Health System, Northwoods Coalition and Alliance for Wisconsin Youth in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Justice are committed to preventing and reducing methamphetamine use in Wisconsin through KNOW METH. • The goals of KNOW METH are to: • Raise awareness of methamphetamine use in Wisconsin • Communicate the risks and dangers of use • Get Wisconsin residents to take action YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME - DATE HERE

  3. What is Methamphetamine? Meth: • A highly addictive stimulant drug • Made from common household items • Can be found in form of pills or a white or cloudy powder • Crystal meth is similar to clear glass shards or shiny blueish white rocks Street names: • Meth, chalk, crank, crystal, glass, ice, up, speed, shards YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME - DATE HERE

  4. Methamphetamine • How is Meth used? • Taken orally, smoked, snorted, or can be dissolved in water or alcohol and injected • Smoking and injecting are the quickest ways to access the brain • Frequently used with other substances including alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, and heroin • Why do people use Meth? • Immediate rush that causes intense euphoria • Wakefulness – leading to no sleep for days and/or weeks • Weight loss YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME - DATE HERE

  5. Meth in Wisconsin • Wisconsin’s Meth Source • Is trafficked from Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota to northwestern Wisconsin • 1 gram of meth is $50-$100 YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME - DATE HERE

  6. Methamphetamine • One Pot or “Shake n’ Bake” Method • A smaller quantity of the same ingredients used in larger labs are poured into a plastic soda bottle (one pot) and then shaken (shake and bake). • Too much pressure from shaking can cause the bottle to burst, exposing the victim to life-threatening third-degree burns. YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME - DATE HERE

  7. Methamphetamine Immediate Signs and Symptoms of Meth Use • Agitation • Chest pain • Dilated pupils • Elevated body temperature and heavy sweating • Excited speech • High blood pressure • Hyperactivity • Irregular heartbeat • Loss of appetite • Nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea • Shortness of breath YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME - DATE HERE

  8. Methamphetamine Long-Term Effects of Meth Use • Anxiety • Confusion • Hallucinations and delusions • Insomnia • Meth mouth (severe tooth decay) • Mood disturbances • Paranoia • Skin sores • Violent behavior • Weight loss YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME - DATE HERE

  9. Meth and Your Brain • Meth’s Affect on the Brain • Long-term meth use can lead to changes in brain functions in structure • Can affect thinking, motor skills, and cause memory loss YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME - DATE HERE

  10. Meth Use People who use Meth may have: • Aluminum foil • Cut straws • Empty ink pens • Glass pipes (used pipes may have a waxy, yellowish or white residue) • Light bulbs with filaments removed • Syringes • Small plastic bags and bag corners • Hidden compartments in clothing or household items • Unexplained financial problems • Social isolation YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME - DATE HERE

  11. Legal Consequences • Meth is a Schedule II controlled substance and has a high potential for abuse • Possession of meth or a controlled substance analog of meth is a Class 1 Felony • Punishable by a prison term of up to 3 years and 6 months and/or a fine up to $10,000 YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME - DATE HERE

  12. Wisconsin Data • Since 2011, availability of meth in Wisconsin has increased drastically between 250-300% • From 2010-2014, grams of meth seized increased an alarming 1,592% YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME - DATE HERE

  13. 2010 | 2011 | 2012 2017 KNOW METH Initiative – 10-23-18

  14. Local Data • Insert your local data here or hide slide if unavailable YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME - DATE HERE

  15. What Can You Do To Help? • Talk to your children and family members about the risks and dangers of meth use • Get involved in your local KNOW METH campaign • Get involved with your local coalition • Monitor the use of pseudoephedrine (cold medicine) in your home • Refuse to purchase pseudoephedrine for another person YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME - DATE HERE

  16. What Can You Do To Help? • If you see suspicious activity, report it law enforcement’s Drug Tipline: 1-800-622-3784 • To find recovery resources in your area: www.recovery.org • SAMHSA Treatment Service Locator • 1-800-662-HELP (4357) • www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov • Visit knowmeth.org YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME - DATE HERE

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