1. KNOW METH Community Presentation

2. About the KNOW METH Campaign
Marshfield Clinic Health System, Northwoods Coalition and Alliance for Wisconsin Youth in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Justice are committed to preventing and reducing methamphetamine use in Wisconsin through KNOW METH.
The goals of KNOW METH are to:
Raise awareness of methamphetamine use in Wisconsin
Communicate the risks and dangers of use
Get Wisconsin residents to take action
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3. What is Methamphetamine?
A highly addictive stimulant drug
Made from common household items
Can be found in form of pills or a white or cloudy powder
Crystal meth is similar to clear glass shards or shiny blueish white rocks
Street names:
Meth, chalk, crank, crystal, glass, ice, up, speed, shards
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4. Methamphetamine How is Meth used? Why do people use Meth?
Taken orally, smoked, snorted, or can be dissolved in water or alcohol and injected
Smoking and injecting are the quickest ways to access the brain
Frequently used with other substances including alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, and heroin
Why do people use Meth?
Immediate rush that causes intense euphoria
Wakefulness – leading to no sleep for days and/or weeks
Weight loss
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5. Meth in Wisconsin Wisconsin’s Meth Source
Is trafficked from Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota to northwestern Wisconsin
1 gram of meth is $50-$100
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6. Methamphetamine One Pot or “Shake n’ Bake” Method
A smaller quantity of the same ingredients used in larger labs are poured into a plastic soda bottle (one pot) and then shaken (shake and bake).
Too much pressure from shaking can cause the bottle to burst, exposing the victim to life-threatening third-degree burns.
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7. Methamphetamine Immediate Signs and Symptoms of Meth Use Agitation
Chest pain
Dilated pupils
Elevated body temperature and heavy sweating
Excited speech
High blood pressure
Hyperactivity
Irregular heartbeat
Loss of appetite
Nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea
Shortness of breath
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8. Methamphetamine Long-Term Effects of Meth Use Anxiety Confusion
Hallucinations and delusions
Insomnia
Meth mouth (severe tooth decay)
Mood disturbances
Paranoia
Skin sores
Violent behavior
Weight loss
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9. Meth and Your Brain Meth’s Affect on the Brain
Long-term meth use can lead to changes in brain functions in structure
Can affect thinking, motor skills, and cause memory loss
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10. Meth Use People who use Meth may have: Aluminum foil Cut straws
Empty ink pens
Glass pipes (used pipes may have a waxy, yellowish or white residue)
Light bulbs with filaments removed
Syringes
Small plastic bags and bag corners
Hidden compartments in clothing or household items
Unexplained financial problems
Social isolation
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11. Legal Consequences
Meth is a Schedule II controlled substance and has a high potential for abuse
Possession of meth or a controlled substance analog of meth is a Class 1 Felony
Punishable by a prison term of up to 3 years and 6 months and/or a fine up to $10,000
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12. Wisconsin Data
Since 2011, availability of meth in Wisconsin has increased drastically between %
From , grams of meth seized increased an alarming 1,592%
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13. 2010 | 2011 | 2012
2017
Meth cases analyzed by the Wisconsin State Crime Lab has increased nearly 500% from 302 cases in 2010 to 1,696 cases in 2017.
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15. What Can You Do To Help?
Talk to your children and family members about the risks and dangers of meth use
Get involved in your local KNOW METH campaign
Get involved with your local coalition
Monitor the use of pseudoephedrine (cold medicine) in your home
Refuse to purchase pseudoephedrine for another person
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16. What Can You Do To Help? SAMHSA Treatment Service Locator
If you see suspicious activity, report it law enforcement’s Drug Tipline:
To find recovery resources in your area:
SAMHSA Treatment Service Locator
HELP (4357)
Visit knowmeth.org
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