Meth Presentation

Background

• Stimulant
• White bitter powder
• Also can be made into a pill or a crystal
• Usually taken with one or more drugs
• Chemically similar to amphetamine which is used to treat ADHD
• First made in Japan
• Used to stay awake

Short Term Effects

Short Term

• Increased blood and body temperature
• Faster heart beat
• Faster Breathing
• Mood Disturbances
• Decreased appetite
• Increased wakefulness

Long Term Effects

Long Term

• Extreme weight loss
• Serious dental problems
• Extreme itching
• Anxiety
• Trouble sleeping
• Violent behavior
• Paranoia
• Hallucinations
• Meth mouth

Addiction

• Highly Addictive
• Reconfigures brain chemistry
• Destroys emotion and pleasure over time

Methods of Use

• Smoking
• Inhaling
• Swallowing(pill)
• Snorting
• Injecting after dissolved in water

Treatment

• Antipsychotic drugs or sedatives
• Cognitive-behavioral intervention
• Counseling
• Family Education
• Drug Testing
• Group Support

Important Info

• Meth is entirely man made
• In 2007, about 1.3 million Americans were using meth
• Commonly prescribed in 1940s and 50s
• JFK often took amphetamines while in office

Social and Community Impacts

Social/Community Impact

Parents that abuse Meth usually leads to child abuse.

They also sleep for several days after using the drug and are incapable of taking care of their children which can lead to increased foster care.

Abusing Meth means that criminal activity is also increased.

Mixing with Other Drugs

Mixing

Meth is mixed with caffeine to make pills

Meth abusers usually take it with another drug at the same time such as

• Heroine
• Ecstasy
• Morphine

Short Video

Video

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