effects
(true/false) every batch of meth is the same.
false.
name the way people use meth?
swallowed, snorted, injected, smoked, absorbed through the gums
the high of meth is the same for everybody.
false, the high is different for everybody
what are some behaviors of a meth user?
false confidence, talking really fast & excited, constantly wanting to fight (aggression, irritability)
what are some symptoms of the high?
increased heart rate, increased respiration, high blood pressure, high body temperature, increased focus and alertness, increased focus, attention, pleasure and excitement are enhanced.
(true/false) you can currently buy the materials to make meth in your local stores.
false. after a law was passed, some of the "ingredients" were banned from local stores, but they are still available through the internet & black markets
do cravings fade with time?
Yes.
what are some street names for meth?
batu, chalk, crank, crystal, crystal meth, glass, ice , meth, poor mans cocaine, shabu, speed, tina, trash, ya ba, zip
what are some of the effects of coming down from a meth high?
feels like crashing, dehydration, high levels of anxiety, tiredness, depression
how to avoid triggers?
part of the treatment is learning to recognize external and internal triggers. song on a radio familiar smell,
smoking meth once can lead to death
true
do the brain heal with abstinence?
with abstinence from meth, brain function returns to normal and brain structures repair themselves. as healing progresses, people's ability to think, feel normal emotions, and control their behavior returns.
what are crank bugs?
when coming down from a high, users tend to feel like bugs are crawling all over them. usually they will try to scratch at the "bug"and end up digging their skin open.
what are the triggers?
internal: (emotional) anger fear to joy, desired)
what is methamphetamine-induced psychosis?
most people who use meth in extended binges hear voices and see things during those binges. these hallucinations lead to extreme anxiety and paranoia.
how are the first months of recovery from meth?
first months of recovery can feel like a roller coaster.
what are the long-term effects of using meth?
methamphetamine psychosis, paranoia, hallucinations, uncontrolled anxiety leading to rage
what kinds of chemicals are used to create meth?
floor cleaning products, nail polish, super glue removers, drain cleaner
when snorted up the nose, how does the body absorb the drug?
through mucous membranes
the first time you get high on meth is the same as every time.
false
what are some (2) withdrawal symptoms?
depression, anxiety, tremors, fatigue, convulsions, aggression's, intense drug cravings