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Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine. PBS Frontline The Meth Epidemic Impact on the user’s brain. Triggers nerve cells to release the neurotransmitter Dopamine. It blocks the reuptake mechanism. (cocaine animation) Dopamine floods the synapse.

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Methamphetamine

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  1. Methamphetamine

  2. PBS FrontlineThe Meth EpidemicImpact on the user’s brain • Triggers nerve cells to release the neurotransmitter Dopamine. It blocks the reuptake mechanism. (cocaine animation) • Dopamine floods the synapse. • Short term rush of pleasure and a feeling of euphoria that lasts 6-12 hrs.

  3. http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih2/addiction/guide/lesson3-1.htmhttp://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih2/addiction/guide/lesson3-1.htm

  4. Cycle of Meth Abuse SLO Tribune 3/11/07

  5. Long term effects • Meth mouth (link to video clip ~scroll down to find it) • Increased heart rate enlarges the heart • Judgement center shut down • Appearance changes • Weight loss • Destroys tissues ~ can’t repair themselves • Look older • Acne (faces of meth)

  6. Brain can’t release dopamine Axon terminals which release dopamine destroyed May lose the ability to feel good Irreversible brain damage Memory loss Schizophrenia & uncontrollable shaking is possible Hallucinations Imagine bugs crawling under the skin Scratching Causes sores that are hard to heal Long term effects cont.

  7. Long term cont. • Increased risk of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV, Hepatitis C • Decreased resistance to illness • Liver damage • Stroke • Death

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