Catalyst 5/27/14 Turn in LSD/psilocybin poster in the back if you have it  Write down and answer the following questions on your Catalyst sheet:  What is one pro and one con of marijuana use?  Why can marijuana be dangerous for teenagers?

LSD/Psilocybin Posters  Turn in your posters

Finals (Writing Component)  THURSDAY/FRIDAY (MAY 29/30)  One 3x5 index card of notes allowed! Must be your own. Must be turned in with your written final.  4-5 short answer questions on this drug unit  Make sure you study your notes and understand the effects of drugs on the brain and on society

Multiple Choice Final  Next week  Around 70+ questions  Covers 10.1 – 10.13

Mr. White Cooking Meth

10.12 Methamphetamine 5/27/14

Methamphetamine  Stimulant  Temporarily increases mental and physical functions  Not naturally occurring; made by humans in labs  Comes in both powder and crystal form  Can be injected, smoked, or snorted  High potential for abuse and addiction

Effects of Methamphetamine  Increased alertness, concentration, & energy  Euphoria  Restlessness & twitching  Aggression & feelings of power  Paranoia (and hallucinations in some cases)  Picking at skin  “meth mouth”  Loss of teeth due to poor oral hygiene

Video: Faces of Meth

History of Methamphetamine  Synthesized by a Japanese scientist in 1893  Crystal meth synthesized shortly afterward in 1919  Used by soldiers on both sides in World War 2 to combat fatigue  1950s – legal prescription of methamphetamine for a variety of conditions from depression to obesity  1960s – motorcycle gangs in the US begin to manufacture meth  Nowadays, 80% of meth used in the US comes from Mexican cartels and 20% from smaller meth labs in the US  Homemade meth can be made from cold medicine, which contains pseudoephredine

Meth & the Brain  Meth has a similar structure to dopamine  Meth enters the neuron and forces the natural dopamine into the synapse, increasing dopamine levels dopamine methamphetamine

Mouse Party: Meth

Meth: Not Even Once Ad Campaign Methproject.org

Article: North Koreans on Meth As you read, answer these following questions: 1.What are some of the reasons North Koreans use methamphetamine? 1.Which gender and age group is most likely to use meth in North Korea? 2.How is teenage use of meth in North Korea similar to teenage use of marijuana in the US?

Mr. Pan’s 2-Week Notice