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Methamphetamine
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2. Street Names Chalk Crank Crystal Ice Meth Speed
Abuse, National Institute on Drug. “Methamphetamine.”
NIDA,

3. Methamphetamine is…. An illegal drug A synthetic drug A stimulant
A designer drug
Abuse, National Institute on Drug. “Methamphetamine.”
NIDA,

4. Forms of Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine Pills
Methamphetamine Powder

5. Forms of Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine Needles
Methamphetamine Pipe

6. Ways to Take Meth Inhaling/smoking Swallowing Snorting Injecting
Abuse, National Institute on Drug. “Methamphetamine.” NIDA,

7. Short-term Effects Increased wakefulness and physical activity
Rapid and/or irregular heartbeat
Increased blood pressure
Increased body temperature
Abuse, National Institute on Drug. “Methamphetamine.”
NIDA,

8. Long-term Effects Increased risk of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C
Worsen progression of HIV/AIDS
Extreme weight loss
Severe dental problems (meth mouth)
Intense itching
Skin sores from itching
Anxiety
Abuse, National Institute on Drug. “Methamphetamine.” NIDA,

9. Long-term Effects Sleeping problems Paranoia Confusion
Violent behavior
Hallucinations
Emotional/cognitive problems
Abuse, National Institute on Drug. “Methamphetamine.” NIDA,

10. Impact on the Community
Between 2001 and 2012, a total of 1,325 meth-related chemical incidents were reported in 5 states.
The most common reported injuries were:
Respiratory irritation
Chemical and thermal burns
Eye irritation
“Injuries from Methamphetamine-Related Chemical Incidents — Five States, 2001–2012.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 28 Aug. 2015,

11. Trends in Meth-Related Incidents in 5 States
“Injuries from Methamphetamine-Related Chemical Incidents — Five States, 2001–2012.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 28 Aug. 2015,

12. Impact on the Community
Exposure to hazardous substances used in meth production can occur from:
Spills
Fires
Explosions
Volatile air emissions
Meth can raise your body temperature so much that you pass out, which can lead to death if not treated properly.
Death can also occur from heart attack or stroke.
“Methamphetamine (Meth).” NIDA for Teens, 1 Mar. 2017, teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/methamphetamine-meth.

13. Unique Information Methamphetamine is made in
the United States and often
Mexico.
Based on a study in 2004:
An estimated 12 million people aged 12 and older had used methamphetamine at least once in their lifetime.
“Acute Public Health Consequences of Methamphetamine Laboratories States, January June 2004.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

14. Citations
Pictures:
“Intravenous Injection (IV) Methamphetamine.” Sixthseal.com, 17 June 2003, sixthseal.com/2003/06/intravenous-injection-iv-methamphetamine/.
Meth Pipe Pictures,
fahassan23. “Cocaine and Speed (Methamphetamine.” thedrugaddiction23, 7 Aug. 2015, thedrugaddiction23.wordpress.com/2015/06/27/cocaine-and-speed-methamphetamine/.
“UN: Crystal Meth, Speed on Rise in Asia.” ABC Radio Australia, 1 Jan. 611ADAD,
“Oregon Legislature Passes Bill To Decriminalize Cocaine, Meth, And Heroin.” ZeroHedge, 6 Jan. 2013,
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Crystal_Meth.jpg+.
“Meth Pipe.” Harbor Village Florida, harborvillageflorida.com/drug-addiction/surprising-delivery-methods-used-by-creative-drug-dealers-you-wont-believe/attachment/methpipe/.

15. Citations
Pictures:
“The Price of Crystal Meth Treatment and Incarceration.” RSS, hawaiipublicradio.org/term/hawai-new-ice-age-crystal-meth-islands.
( Deutsche Welle. “Conference on Addiction: Challenges Posed by Crystal Meth | Germany | DW | ” DW.COM,
Jacobs, Becky. “2 More Added to Federal Meth Conspiracy Case Linked to Grand...” Grand Forks Herald, 13 July 2016,
How to Smoke Meth with a Pipe?,
Gfycat. “Methamphetamine GIFs from Gfycat - Create, Discover and Share Awesome GIFs.” Gfycat, gfycat.com/gifs/search/methamphetamine.

16. Citations
Research:
Abuse, National Institute on Drug. “Methamphetamine.” NIDA,
“Acute Public Health Consequences of Methamphetamine Laboratories States, January June 2004.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
“Injuries from Methamphetamine-Related Chemical Incidents — Five States, 2001–2012.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 28 Aug. 2015,
“Methamphetamine (Meth).” NIDA for Teens, 1 Mar. 2017, teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/methamphetamine-meth.