1. Methamphetamine Crank, Amp, Crystal, Ice, Speed Video

2. History First made in 1887 and were used to treat nasal congestion, narcolepsy, and ADHDFirst made in 1887 and were used to treat nasal congestion, narcolepsy, and ADHD Were used in World War II leading to many addiction problemsWere used in World War II leading to many addiction problems

3. Short term effects StimulantStimulant Hyperthermia, inflammation of the heart lining, risk of heart attack and strokeHyperthermia, inflammation of the heart lining, risk of heart attack and stroke

4. Long term use Results in the loss of dopamineResults in the loss of dopamine –This can lead to many mood disorders Depression, schizophrenia, and an inability to enjoy anything in lifeDepression, schizophrenia, and an inability to enjoy anything in life Results are similar to Parkinson’s diseaseResults are similar to Parkinson’s disease Can cause damage similar to Alzheimer’s disease or a suffer of a strokeCan cause damage similar to Alzheimer’s disease or a suffer of a stroke

5. Tolerance Happens quickly with methHappens quickly with meth This leads to more useThis leads to more use Addiction is rapid and difficult to fightAddiction is rapid and difficult to fight It is hard to quit because of the withdrawal symptomsIt is hard to quit because of the withdrawal symptoms –There aren’t any legal drugs to help with the addiction

6. If you get caught The federal minimum mandatory sentence for a first offense for selling is 5 years in prison!The federal minimum mandatory sentence for a first offense for selling is 5 years in prison!

7. Attitude The increased energy can lead to impulsive risk taking behaviors such as criminal acts, violence, and sexual activityThe increased energy can lead to impulsive risk taking behaviors such as criminal acts, violence, and sexual activity

8. Physical Appearance Severe weight lossSevere weight loss Sweat a lot and have BOSweat a lot and have BO Skin may be pale and covered with scars and open soresSkin may be pale and covered with scars and open sores –These are from hallucinations of “crank bugs”

9. Addictiveness According to Dr. Alan Leshner, former director of National Institute on Drug AbuseAccording to Dr. Alan Leshner, former director of National Institute on Drug Abuse –“Methamphetamines are among the most addictive substances ever known to humankind.”

10. Behavior Euphoric, jittery, nervous, or full of energyEuphoric, jittery, nervous, or full of energy They may engage in repetitive motionsThey may engage in repetitive motions Act bizarre, violent, confused and anxiousAct bizarre, violent, confused and anxious

11. Environment One pound of meth made produces 5-7 pounds of hazardous wasteOne pound of meth made produces 5-7 pounds of hazardous waste

12. Shake and Bake Meth VideoVideoVideo

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14. Pictures Faces of MethFaces of MethFaces of MethFaces of Meth