2. A Central Nervous System stimulant which
releases norepinephrine (Neurotransmitter associated with stress
hormone and sympathetic nervous system) and dopamine
(Neurotransmitter associated with reward/motivation) to the brain.
Methamphetamine causes rapid release of
dopamine in the brain’s reward center which
creates a euphoric rush in the user.
(MethamphetamineAbuse.org)
3. In the past, methamphetamine was used to treat
alcoholism, Parkinson’s Disease, narcolepsy,
depression and obesity, to keep soldiers alert
during WWII among other things.
Today, methamphetamine is only legal in over
the counter nasal decongestants that are Central
Nervous System inactive and through
prescription Desoxyn to treat extreme obesity,
narcolepsy and occasionally Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder.
(History of Methamphetamine)
4. “I question the morals of
anyone that would flirt with
someone like me.”
(http://www.kci.org/meth_info/msg_board_posts/040206/selected_quotes1.htm)
5. . Amphetamine is methylated
phenylethylamine
Methamphetamine is double methylated
phenylethylamine.
Both release norepinephrine and dopamine to
the brain.
The additional “methylation” causes stronger
and more rapid reaction in the body.
6. Delivery Methods
◦ Oral Ingestion
◦ Nasal Ingestion
◦ Smoked
◦ Intravenous
(DrugFacts: Methamphetamine)
Street Names
◦ Meth, crystal, glass
◦ Ice, sketch, go
◦ Crank, chalk, fast
◦ Chalk, speed, tweek
(Methamphetamine Street Names)
7. “Maintaining your
habit is so
important you've
no real interest in
anything else.” ―
Marian Keyes, Rachel's Holiday
8. Users
cts
◦ Increased heart rate, high blood pressure,
tremors; reduced appetite, irritability,
anxiety panic, paranoia, violent behavior,
psychosis
Health Risks
◦ Weight loss, insomnia, cardiac or
cardiovascular issues, stroke, seizures,
addiction, dental decay
Society
Environmental
◦ Production requires acetone, anhydrous
ammonia, ether, red phosphorus, and
lithium which can remain in the
environment.
◦ Combustible products pose threat of
explosion/fire and property damage
Population
◦ Crime increase
◦ Personal/property injury from environment
impacts
◦ Child abuse/neglect
10. 'Breaking Bad'-Inspired Meth Candy Sparks
Controversy - A New Mexico candy store is
selling a crushed, light blue, powdery sugar
sweet that looks an awful lot like meth
(http://qa6.thedailymeal.com/breaking-bad-inspired-meth-candy-sparks-controversy)
In the wake of multiple tests finding a
methamphetamine-like compound in the
popular sports supplement Craze.
(http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/23/driven-sports-sponsors-safety-study-of-craze-supplement/4720747/)
12. The 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), reported that ~ 1.2 million
people (0.4% of the population) self-reported methamphetamine use in the past year.
440,000 (0.2% of the population) reported use in the past month which is a decrease of
~ 0.1% since 2006.
In 2012, there were 133,000 new users of methamphetamine age 12 or older.
The average age of new methamphetamine users in 2012 was 19.7 years old.
The 2012 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey of adolescent drug use found that ~1
percent of 8th, 10th, and 12th graders had used methamphetamine within the past year.
13. Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly
as methamphetamine.
Addicts suffer from “Picking” caused by Crystal Meth Lice.
This causes them to scratch at their face using any tool
available. “Picking” leads to self-inflicted wounds causing
infection and scarring.
The average high from Methamphetamine lasts between two
and six hours.
Meth overdose symptoms include a rise in body temperature,
high fever and seeing spots.
14. Diet Soda can decay teeth. But the woman in the
following story hadn’t seen a dentist in over 20 years.
(Diet Soda Rots Teeth "Like Meth and Cocaine". )
Picking is an actual symptom of methamphetamine use. (
(5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Methamphetamine.)
The average high for methamphetamine users last
between four and twelve hours.
(what is Meth?)
Meth overdose symptoms include fever, high body
temperature and increased pressure on the eyes which
cause spots in vision.
(5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Methamphetamine.)
15. Behavioral therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral and contingency-
management interventions.
Matrix Model, a 16-week comprehensive behavioral approach
combines behavioral therapy, family education, individual
counseling, 12-Step support, drug testing, and encouragement for
non-drug-related activities.
Contingency management interventions, which provide tangible
incentives in exchange for engaging in treatment and maintaining
abstinence.
Motivational Incentives for Enhancing Drug Abuse Recovery
(MIEDAR), an incentive based method has shown some efficacy in
methamphetamine abusers through NIDA’s National Drug Abuse
Clinical Trials Network.
No medication currently available which counteracts
methamphetamine addiction.
(Methamphetamine: Abuse and Addiction)
16. Tweaked – Patrick Moore
Beautiful Boy : A Father’s Journey Through His
Son’s Addiction – David Sheff
Crystal Clean: A Mother;s Struggle with Meth
Addiction and Recovery – Kimberly Wollenburg
Loss of Innocence: A daughter's journey into the
underworld of meth addiction and a father's fight
to bring her back – Ron and Carren Clem
Tweaked: Growing Up on Methamphetamine – Nic
Sheff
17. 5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Methamphetamine. (n.d.). LICADD, Long Island Council on
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methamphetamine/
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29, 2014, from http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/methamphetamine
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http://www.thefix.com/content/diet-soda-tooth-decay-meth-cocaine91694
History of Methamphetamine. (n.d.). Methamphetamine History. Retrieved February 10, 2014,
from http://www.narconon.org/drug-information/methamphetamine-history.html
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abuse methamphetamine?. Retrieved February 12, 2014, from
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