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Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine. Shannon Sweigart. What it is. Meth-in the drug class of stimulants Quickens mental and physical processes Made of several deadly chemicals small error or impure ingredients will kill Includes gasoline, drain cleaner, paint thinner, propane, battery acid.

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Methamphetamine

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  1. Methamphetamine Shannon Sweigart

  2. What it is • Meth-in the drug class of stimulants • Quickens mental and physical processes • Made of several deadly chemicals small error or impure ingredients will kill • Includes gasoline, drain cleaner, paint thinner, propane, battery acid • Made in dirty, illegal labs • Highly flammable/explodes

  3. Stops brain from receiving messages Brain sends out more messages Nervous system and body overwhelmed with stimuli Increases dopamine which controls Thinking Emotions *Eventually destroys dopamine receptors* What it does

  4. Also called Cristy Chalk Go-fast Zip Crank Croak Scooby snax Tweek All illusions of being Larger than life Daring Wise Reckless Crazy happy Capable of extreme strength Names + Feelings

  5. Ways to Use it

  6. Meth mouth User loses teeth quickly Tooth decay Teeth grinding Long-Term Fatal kidney and/or lung disorders Brain damage Severe depression Hallucinations Disorganized life style WITHDRAWAL Physical Consequences

  7. Legal Consequences • Illegal to have unless licensed MD-not commonly used medicinally • Schedule II drug, high risk of dependence and abuse • 5-10 years in federal prison for carrying enough to sell • Small amount for personal use=$10,000 fine • Criminal record=hard to get job or federal benefits

  8. Effects on Others • Tears families apart • Meth babies have defects/shaking fits/cry nonstop • Users prone to crime/car accidents • Hazardous wastes kill animals/environment • Costs an average of $100 billion per year in the US

  9. Sources • Methamphetamine: Speed Kills by Jay Schleifer at ACHS library 4/ • When Someone you Love is Addicted by Jessica Hanan ACHS Library 4/28/08 • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methamphetamine#Health_issues ACHS Library 4/28/08

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