1. FACTS ABOUT
METHAMPHETAMINE
(TIK)
A PRESENTATION TO THE PARLIAMENTARY PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PART 4
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2. Methamphetamine (Tik)
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3. C D A How is it made ? Anhydrous nitrate Ephedrine Red Phosphorous
Lithium
Antifreeze
Lantern fuel
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4. Methods of use
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5. Stages of a Tik use Rush ( 20 – 40 minutes) High ( 3 days ) Binge
Crash
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6. Short term effects C D A anxiousness and nervousness incessant talking
extreme moodiness and irritability
purposeless, repetitious behavior, such as picking at skin or pulling out hair
sleep disturbances
false sense of confidence and power; aggressive or violent behavior
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7. Dilated pupil - stimulant intoxication
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8. Longer term signs of abuse
disinterest in previously enjoyed activities; and severe depression.
Dry mouth, sores in and around the mouth
Weight loss
Irritability, temper outbursts, aggression
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9. Effects of Tik Abuse
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10. What are the medical complications ?
rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat,
increased blood pressure
convulsions
damaged blood vessels and skin abscesses
Acute lead poisoning
50 % of the dopamine producing cells in the brain can be damaged
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11. Tik : not a great injecting drug
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12. Dental problems caused by Meth
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13. C D A Abscesses caused by “cranking” (injecting Meth intravenously)
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14. Meth needle marks
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15. Tik Psychosis C D A intense paranoia confusion, anxiety
visual and auditory hallucinations
Out-of-control rages
delusions
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16. How drugs work in the brain
Dopamine
Normal pleasure
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17. Control centres in the brain
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18. The dopamine pathway
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19. The Cocaine route
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20. C D A Effects of THC Slide 21: Localization of THC binding sites
When a person smokes marijuana, the active ingredient, cannabinoids or THC, travels quickly to the brain. Point to the areas where THC (magenta) concentrates. The VTA, nucleus accumbens, caudate nucleus, hippocampus, and cerebellum are highlighted. THC binds to THC receptors that are concentrated in areas within the reward system as well as these other areas. Indicate that the action of THC in the hippocampus explains its ability to interfere with memory and actions in the cerebellum are responsible for its ability to cause incoordination and loss of balance.
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21. The brain on Cocaine
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22. Alcohol on the brain!
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23. How Tik works in the brain
TIK DOPAMINE RUSH
DOPAMINE SHORTAGE
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24. Euphoria
Depression
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25. Euphoria
Depression
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26. Lower highs
Lower lows
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27. How long does Tik stay in the system ?
Approximately 5 days
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28. Realities to prepare for if you’re dealing with Tik in your home
Tik cravings are long lasting and repetitive
Small valuables start disappearing
As addiction progresses, aggression will set in
Use of downers may follow
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