CRYSTAL METH

WHAT EFFECTS DO CRYSTAL METH HAVE ON PEOPLE’S LIVES? Repeated use makes meth exact a toll on the mind and body Robbing users of their physical health and cognitive abilities Also the drug takes you away from your family Increases confidence and feelings of desirability

WHY DO PEOPLE USE CRYSTAL METH? Most people use socially in clubs With friends Others use it for diet To stay alert teens say they use because it reduces need of sleep and food helps make some forget or feel better about the situation

HOW METH DESTROYS YOUR BODY? Makes you feel a rush when taken in Makes body feel increased energy After first try the user wants to take and more and more for the same feeling Repeated use makes meth exact a toll on the mind and body

WHAT ARE SOME SHORT TERM EFFECTS OF DRUGS? Short term: Loss of appetite Increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature Change in sleep patterns Nausea hallucinations death from high doses panic and in shock seizures irritability

WHAT ARE SOME LONG TERM AND SHORT TERM EFFECTS OF DRUGS? Long term: depression stroke damage to the brain severe tooth decay weight loss confused apathy disorientation breathing problems if smoked destruction of tissues in nose if sniffed infectious diseases if injected liver, kidney and lung damage

SOLUTIONS Cops need to be more aware Social media, spread the topic School should alert their students Parents should talk to their kids about crystal meth and other drugs More rehab places People should know the effects of crystal meth More info about this on news Have more presentations in School about this topic