Methamphetamine "crystal meth", "meth", "crystal", "ice", "p", Crank, Tweak, Tina, jib or glass". 1

What is Meth Anyways? Methamphetamine is a very addictive synthetic stimulant. The most popular form of methamphetamine is Crystal Meth. 2

THIS YOUR BRAIN ON METH! 3

METHOD OF USE INJECTION Aka: “Slamming", “Banging", "Smashing", “Shooting up" or “Mainlining“; which carry greater risks than other methods of use. Infection 4

SPEED BUMPS (meth mites, crank bugs) 5

INHALATION Crystal meth is most commonly smoked in glass pipes made from glass blown Pyrex tubes and broken light bulbs. 6

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SHORT TERM EFFECTS Loss of appetite Increased heart rate Increased blood pressure and body temperature Disturbed sleep patterns Nausea Hallucinations Hyper-excitability Irritability Panic Psychosis Convulsions Seizures Possible Death 8

LONG TERM EFFECTS Permanent damage to blood vessels of the heart and brain. Liver, kidney and lung damage Destruction of tissues in the nose Infectious diseases Abscesses if smoked Malnutrition Sever tooth decay Disorientation Strong Physcological dependance Psychosis Depression 9

Meth Mouth 10

WITHDRAWAL Crystal Meth is not known to be physically addictive. 30 – 90 days can pass since the last drug use before they begin to experience the severe symptoms of withdrawal 11

Common Crystal Meth Ingredients 2-liter bottlesAcetone AlcoholAnhydrous ammonia Battery acidBenzene BlendersBronchodilators Camera batteriesCamp stove fuel ChloroformCold tablets Diet aidsDrain cleaner Energy boostersEphedrine Ether (starting fluid) Freon Gasoline additives/Rubbing Alcohol Hot plates Iodine Iodine crystals Lithium from batteries 12

WHAT’S EATING YOU? 13

METH LABS 14