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Crystal Meth Sierra Harding and Logan Jackson Period 1 Table 5

Crystal Meth Sierra Harding and Logan Jackson Period 1 Table 5

Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Tittle page Table of contents Type of Drug Category of Drug Pictures Nick Names How drug is taken Why do people take Meth? Effects Dangers Statistics Interesting facts Resource Slide

Type of Drug • Meth is an Amphetamine. This means that this drug makes

Type of Drug • Meth is an Amphetamine. This means that this drug makes you feel alert, active and strong. Some people say it feels like adrenaline. It is also considered a club drug.

Category Illegal Meth is illegal because of all of the negative effects it give

Category Illegal Meth is illegal because of all of the negative effects it give to the user. Meth has no good effects on your body. People take meth to get away from there problems. Crystal Meth

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Nick Names • • • Ice Hot ice Glass Tina Yellow barn Speed Bikers

Nick Names • • • Ice Hot ice Glass Tina Yellow barn Speed Bikers coffee Meth Crystal

How is the drug taken? Meth can be taken in a variety of ways.

How is the drug taken? Meth can be taken in a variety of ways. It can be inhaled, swallowed, injected or even smoked.

Why do people take Meth? • • To get high The rush To handle

Why do people take Meth? • • To get high The rush To handle feelings of loneliness To relieve boredom. To cope with depression To stay awake. To feel confident. The weight loss.

Effects • • • Increased energy and alertness Brain damage Depression Diarrhea Muscle break

Effects • • • Increased energy and alertness Brain damage Depression Diarrhea Muscle break down Meth mouth (teeth decaying and falling out) Temporary weight loss Death due to strokes Nausea

The dangers • • Meth can KILL you Liver, kidney, lung and heart problems

The dangers • • Meth can KILL you Liver, kidney, lung and heart problems Causes Anorexia Messes with your skin

Statistics… • Methamphetamine Seizures, California, 1995 -1999 Treatment Admissions, All Drugs, Northern California, FY

Statistics… • Methamphetamine Seizures, California, 1995 -1999 Treatment Admissions, All Drugs, Northern California, FY 1998 -1999

Interesting facts • 8 o% of meth now sold in the US is either

Interesting facts • 8 o% of meth now sold in the US is either manufactured in Mexico or produced in US by Mexican drug traffickers. • Meth labs began in California in the 1950’s. • 2, 155 meth labs were raided in 1999.

Resources • • http: //www. cqld. ca/livre/en/en/07 -amphetamine. htm http: //www. justice. gov/archive/ndic/pubs/653/meth. htm

Resources • • http: //www. cqld. ca/livre/en/en/07 -amphetamine. htm http: //www. justice. gov/archive/ndic/pubs/653/meth. htm http: //www. methproject. org/ http: //chemistry. about. com/od/medicalhealth/a/crystalmeth. htm http: //www. drugfree. org/drug-guide/methamphetamine http: //www. erowid. org/chemicals/meth. shtml http: //www. whitehouse. gov/ondcp/meth-intro http: //www. kci. org/meth_info/msg_board_posts/2006/1001 06/25%20 reasons%20 why%20 people%20 use%20 Meth. htm