Types of Addiction
What is behavioral addiction?
Compulsions that are non-substance related.
Why do people use meth?
Recreational use, Feeling of euphoria meth creates, Self-medication, Mental health issues, Escape from reality, to prevent cravings.
What are the mental side effects of meth?
Irritability, Confusion, Anxiety, and paranoia.
What are ways to deny using meth?
Say no, Destract, Be confident, Leave the scene, Put the blame on someone else (my dad says I cant), Explain your refusal, Have good body language when saying no.
What is physical addiction?
Body incorporates drug use into its "norma"l functioning.
What is another name for meth pills?
Speed
What effects does meth have on your heart health?
Increased heart rate, Irregular heart rate, and Cardiovascular collapse.
What are some treatments for meth addiction?
Patient rehab/ residential treatment, outpatient treatment, sober living environment.
What kind of addiction is meth?
Physical and addictive stimulant.
How is meth consumed?
Smoking, Snorting, Injecting, Swallowing pills.
What effects does meth use have on sleep?
Increased wakefulness, and insomnia.
How is the US trying to limit meth use?
Educating the public on the dangers of meth, and having support systems to rehabilitate meth users.
Where can you get meth?
Ingredients to make meth can be purchased legally.
What are signs of a meth lab?
Basements, Cars, Hotels, Strong odors, Large quantities of garbage.
What is meth mouth? What are some symptoms?
Unpleasant and irreversible oral disease caused by meth use.
symptoms include: cavities, tooth decay, Cravings
Depending on the level of decay they may need extractions, implants, and dentures but some only need cavity fills, and root canals.