PEYTON, CHUKA, VICTORIA, DEAIRA Meth
Slang Words for Meth Meth Ice Crank Chalk Crystal Fire Glass Go fast
Description/ Picture -Meth is an addictive powdered substance. - Sometimes come in rock like chunks.
How the drug enters the body Snorting: Through nose, travels from lungs into blood stream into the brain. Smoking: odorless vapor inhaled through a glass pipe, travels from lungs to bloodstream to brain. Injecting: Solution of water and meth is injected directly into bloodstream to the brain. Ingesting: Enters bloodstream through digestive system.
Short Term Long Term Produces an intensely pleasurable sensation known as a “rush” when smoking Sweating Irregular heartbeat Confusion Euphoric sensation when snorted Violent behavior Psychotic behavior Hearing things Mood Disturbances Brain damage similar to Alzheimers Aging Destroys lives, families, and communities. Drugs Effects
Legal Consequences Federal Penalties: - 5 years in prison for 10 grams - 10 years in prison for 100 grams -State penalties vary
Breaking Bad Musicians Tv show promoting Meth Media Influences Madonna Matchbox 20 Lynrd Skynrd The Eagles
Community Resources/Organizations Family Legacy Mental Health Services Carolina Community Mental Health Visions of Hope Inc.
Works Cited "What Is Meth, Effects of Meth & Facts About Methamphetamine - Meth Project." What Is Meth, Effects of Meth & Facts About Methamphetamine - Meth Project. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May "Controlled Substances » Methamphetamine: Legal Consequences." Controlled Substances » Methamphetamine: Legal Consequences. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May "The Partnership at Drugfree.org Helping Parents Deal With Teen Substance Abuse." The Partnership at Drugfreeorg. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May "Drug Information." Drug Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May 2013.
Quiz 1. What is the real name for Meth? 2. One way Meth can enter the body…. 3. One slang word for Meth is… 4. Name one Federal Penalty for being caught with Meth. 5. Name one short term and one long term effect of Meth.