Meth PPT

Other Information

In a survey, 5.3% of Americans 12 and older use meth. Also, in 2005, a survey came out saying that more than 10 million Americans have tried or is using meth.

Nicknames

The ingredients in meth consists of things that are

found in nail polish, batteries, break fluids, toilet

bowl cleaners, match boxes, and counter top cleaners.

Although, from 2006 to 2008, the number of meth users decreased by 60 percent and less people are

trying out meth.

Meth can be also known as:

-Ice -Yaba -Trash

-Speed -Fire -Yellow Bam

-Chalk -Tina -Methlies Quick

-Crystal -Tweak -Stove Top

-Glass -Poor Man's Cocaine -Go-fast

-Crank -Uppers

This picture was taken 3 years and 5 months after the user began taking meth.

Physical Side Effects

Meth users experience a lot of body degeneration such as:

-Hair Loss: From malnutrition and obsessive behavior.

-Rotting Teeth and Gums: From poor hygiene, the acidity of the drug, and teeth grinding

-Raises Body Temperature which can cause organ, respiratory, heart, and brain damage

-Increase Heart Rate and Blood Pressure which can lead to stroke, heart attacks, or irregular heart beats

-Uncontrollable Muscle Twitching and Contractions

-Hallucination of Bugs Crawling Under Their Skin:

Causes them to try digging them out, leaving sores

-Weight Loss: Suppresses appetite, leaving users

very thin

-Destroys Immune System: Meth restricts blood flow and its healing process leaving skin ashy, acne, and open sores.

Meth is taken using all of these items ranging from taking it as a liquid, which is on the spoon, to injecting it using the syringe.

How It Can Be Taken

Meth is used in a few ways and can be snorted, smoked, injected, or swallowed.

Why People Take It Good/Bad

Meth

Some highs people get off of meth can include:

- Euphoria

- Feelings of strength and renewed energy

- Feelings of invulnerability

- Intensified feelings of sexual desire

-To lose weight

-To cope with depression

-To stay awake

CNS Effects

Methamphetamine affects the brain by increasing the amount of dopamine that is released. Dopamine is a chemical in the brain that allows you to feel pleasure and pain. Meth is able to release dopamine rapidly across regions of the brain that cause euphoria and this causes the intense high that users receive after doing meth. Although, meth disrupts the regulation of your emotions and the ability to experience natural pleasure without the use of this drug.

History

A small time after amphetamine was found, meth was found from ephedrine in 1893. The name was taken from its elements, methyl alpha-methyl phenyl ethyl amine. Methamphetamine was synthesized in 1919 by a man named Akira Ogata. Meth was being used in World War II by Axis and Allied forces. More than 35 million 3-milligram doses were made in Germany between April and July of 1942. It was also given to pilots to reduce fatigue and enhance their focus during long flights.

By Rachael Dinh

and Jordan Borene

This is an example of crystal meth

What is Meth?

Meth, or Methamphetamine, is a synthetic drug that affects the central nervous system. It is a stimulant that helps people focus. Crystal meth is the most common form it can be found in, but its other forms are white or yellowish power and pills. Meth is one of the most addictive drugs and brings on feelings of confidence, alertness, and increased energy.