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What is meth?
A powerful man-made stimulant drug that speeds up the central nervous system
What is the brains response to Meth?
Rapid release of dopamine
how does Meth interact with dopamine
Meth increases dopamine levels
what part of the body is most affected by Meth?
the brain and central nervous system
how does a person on Meth feel? slow or alert?
Alert
What drug category(ies) does Meth belong to?
Meth is a stimulant and a depressant
how does Meth impact brain cells?
Damages and changes their shape
What is Meth's effect on energy levels?
Meth strongly increases energy
name 3 withdrawal symptoms
cravings, dysphoria, insomnia/hypersomnia, agitation, paranoia, maybe psychosis, Ongoing depression, inability to feel pleasure,
how can Meth affect your confidence and ambition?
more confident and more ambitious
when does Meth become addicting?
Meth becomes addicting during the first use
what happens to the part of the brain that controls movement, balance, and motor skills
can cause severe damage
name 3 immediate symptoms of Meth
sudden energy, alertness, decreased appetite, rapid heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, and hyperthermia
how many days does it take to build up a tolerance to Meth?
5 consecutive days
how does Meth affect your internal body temp?
increases, causing hyperthermia
how can Meth be consumed?
smoking, injecting, or inhaling
how does Meth effect your perception?
alters brain chemistry, flooding it with dopamine, and disrupts how the brain prioritizes, senses, and processes information and the world around it
name 3 long term problems of Meth
dental issues (meth mouth, skin sores, infections), malnutrition, significant weight loss, increased risk of cardiovascular issues (heart problems, stroke, and seizures)
how does Meth affect your appitite?
increases greatly
how does Meth affect your sleep?
decreases fatigue,increased wakefulness
what is Meth senitization?
a process where repeated exposure to methamphetamine makes the brain and body react more strongly to future use of the drug
name the 3 main parts of the brain that stop working properly when on meth
Prefrontal Cortex, Limbic System, Hippocampus
what would a persons eyes look like when high one Meth
heavily dilated pupils that remain large even in bright light
can meth cause brain damage on the same level as a traumatic injury?
yes
name the 3 most common things that can happen when coming down from a Methamphetamine high
aggression, hallucinations, paranoia,