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A presentation on Methamphetamine Matthew Hung and Chiraag Balu methX A presentation on Methamphetamine Matthew Hung and Chiraag Balu

style options basic: crank, chalk, go fast, meth, speed premium: crystal, fire, glass, ice

specifications stimulant schedule II stimulant: high potential for abuse Desoxyn: legal, medical use (ADHD) source: NIDA

how to use the new methX swallow snort smoke Inject source: NIDA

methX crystal

methX powder

methX pill

immediate effects increased physical activity decreased appetite increased blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, temperature source: NIDA

long-term usage Anxiety, confusion, insomnia, mood swings, violence, paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, weight loss, dental problems, itching, skin sores Meth overloads dopamine in the brain, and when not using, a person will be unable to feel happiness overdose: stroke, heart attack, organ failure source: DEA

the community Stopping the sell of ingredients used to make Methamphetamine hurts drug companies Meth abuse is one of the leading causes of property crime Meth abuse impacts the children and spouses of addicts In Oregon in 2005, 50% of children in foster care were sent there because their parents were meth abusers SOURCE: PBS

Origins One of the key ingredients is ephedrine or pseudoephedrine Retailers are required to place products containing pseudoephedrine, ephedrine or phenylpropanolamine behind the counter in locked cabinets. These products include cold medicines, and allergy medication Source: DEA

MLA Citations Abuse, National Institute on Drug. “Commonly Abused Drugs Charts.” NIDA, 25 July 2017, www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/commonly-abused-drugs-charts#methamphetamine. DEA. “Drugs of Abuse.” DEA Drug Fact Sheets, DEA, 2017, www.dea.gov/pr/multimedia-library/publications/drug_of_abuse.pdf#page=54. “The Meth Epidemic.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meth/. Pictures: http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/sites/default/files/imagecache/ra_article_feature/images/2012/12/13/107948-3x2-700x467_1.jpg http://i.huffpost.com/gen/150836/thumbs/r-PILLS-large570.jpg https://drugabuse.com/wp-content/uploads/drugabuse_shutterstock-189119900-pile-of-meth-powder-on-table.jpg https://cdn1.medicalnewstoday.com/content/images/articles/023/23207/crystal-meth.jpg