Methamphetamine

What is Meth?

100

what are the other names for methamphetamine?

Ice, Crystal meth, Tina

200

What is another word for the intense feeling one gets while abusing meth that also contributes to its addictive potential?

euphoric "rush", rush

300

What is meth mouth?

Chronic use of meth can cause severe dental condition, characterized be decay, gum disease, and tooth loss.

400

What is dopamine?

Methamphetamine increases the levels of this neurotransmitter, leading to intense feelings of pleasure and energy.

500

What are meth mites?

a condition long-term meth users obtain, which causes repetitive movements, scratching, and skin sores.  

Statistics & More

100

Name 3 short term effects and 3 long term effects of abusing meth.

Short term: 

• Increases wakefulness and physical movement but suppresses an individual’s appetite
• Rapid and irregular heartbeat.
• Elevated blood pressure.
• Increased rate of breathing.
• Hypothermia
• Convulsions

Long term: 

• Extreme weight loss
• Addiction
• Severe dental problems
• Intense skin itching, leading to sores
• Anxiety
• Confusion
• Changes in brain structure and function
• Memory loss
• Violent behavior
• Paranoia: extreme distrust in others
• Hallucinations

 

200

What are some serious mental disorders associated with chronic use of meth?

schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, manic depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, and antisocial personality disorder.

300

_ in _ drug overdose deaths nationwide involved meth in 2021.

1 in 3

400

List at least 5 symptoms of meth overdose.

• Confusion.
• Psychosis.
• Seizures.
• Rapid increase in heart rate and blood pressure 
• body temperature.
• Chest pain.
• Circulatory collapse.
• Death.

500

What percent (%) of the American population (aged 12 and older) have tried meth at least once.

6%

True or False

100

Meth can be addictive

TRUE

200

Meth can cause paranoia and hallucinations

TRUE

300

Meth withdrawal immediately causes depression, fatigue, and intense cravings for weeks.

FALSE - withdrawals frequently start within 2 to 4 days after and individual stops or drastically reduces their prolonged meth use and last for several days. However, fatigue, depressed mood, anxiety, cravings, and concentration difficulties may persist for up to 4 weeks.

400

Meth's effects can last several hours.

FALSE - the effects of meth last only a few minutes.

500

Chronic use of meth can alter brain function, affecting memory, emotions, and decision-making.

TRUE - overtime, meth can cause permanent brain damage.

Meth and Pregnancy

100

Can abusing meth during pregnancy can lead to premature birth or abortion.

YES.

200

What is hypertension and preeclampsia?

hypertension - the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. 

preeclampsia - high blood pressure and protein in the urine, swelling headaches, and blurred visions.

300

No matter how you use meth (smoking, snorting, injecting, or swallowing), the harmful ingredients in it will reach your baby in 2 ways:

Through your bloodstream and into the placenta. Through your breast milk

400

Name the 5 symptoms of meth exposure to infants

low birth weight, premature birth, respiratory problems, irritability and feeding difficulties, and cognitive and motor issues.

500

TRUE or FALSE: depending on the drug exposure to an infant, they can be safe from experiencing developmental, behavioral, and cognitive problems, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities. 

FALSE - all forms can lead to disabilities, mental health, motor/cognitive effects for the infant.