Meth 1
When was meth developed?
It was developed early in the 20th century
What are other names for methamphetamine?
Meth
Crack
Crystal
What happens to your teeth when you use meth?
severe tooth decay and gum disease, which often causes teeth to break or fall out.
How long do the effects of meth last?
generally last from six to eight hours, but can last up to 24 hours
True or false: meth used during WW2?
true, it was used to reduce fatigue and keep soldiers awake
What were the original uses of methamphetamine?
It was originally used in nasal decongestants and bronchial inhalers
What is methamphetamine?
Methamphetamine is a synthetic (man-made) chemical
True or False: Do meth labs create toxic waste?
True: The illegal laboratories create a lot of toxic waste
Short term effects of meth
±Rush
±Increase in heart rate, blood pressure, energy
±Blurred vision, delusions
±Restlessness
±High risk of stroke
±Mind/mood changes
±High risk of overdose
where was meth founded
it was founded in japan
_____ is the parent drug of Methamphetamine
amphetamine
Where is meth created?
Meth is commonly manufactured in illegal, hidden laboratories
True or false: Do people who use meth have a higher chance of being exposed to HIV or Hep B/C?
True: needle sharing
Long term effects of meth
±Rush
±Increase in heart rate, blood pressure, energy
±Blurred vision, delusions
±Restlessness
±High risk of stroke
±Mind/mood changes
±High risk of overdose
How is meth abused
It can be abused by people using needles, smoked, snorted and ingested
What kind of schedule drug is methamphetamine?
It is classified by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule II stimulant
How much waste does one pound of meth create?
the production of one pound of methamphetamine produces five pounds of waste
True or False: Can you become addicted to meth?
True: methamphetamine is very addictive
When do withdrawal symptoms begin?
Withdrawal symptoms begin around 24 hours after the individual’s last dose
What are the wrisk of taking meth
Rapid heart beat, stroke and death
How does methamphetamine differs from amphetamine?
Methamphetamine differs from amphetamine in that, at comparable doses, much greater amounts of the drug get into the brain, making it a more potent stimulant.
How is methamphetamine used medically?
it may be indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and as a short-term component of weight-loss treatments
What are some signs someone is using meth?
Users exhibit restlessness, talkativeness, Dizziness, confusion, Loss of appetite, Increased sensitivity to sounds, Dilated pupils
What are some of the Withdrawal symptoms?
±Fatigue
±Depression
±Paranoia
±Hallucinations
±Anxiety
±Insomnia
How could someone say no to meth
a way to say no to meth is walking, calling the police and pepper spray