Methamphetamine A.K.AMeth

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by Alex Snoddy and McKenna

Meth can be used by...● swallowing● snorting● smoking● injecting

How is Meth used?

● increased attention and decreased fatigue.

● increased activity and wakefulness.

● increased talkativeness.

● decreased appetite.

● euphoria and experiencing a rush.

● increased respiration.

● rapid/irregular heartbeat.

● hyperthermia

Common Side Effects

● Loss of appetite

● Increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature

● Dilation of pupils

● Disturbed sleep patterns

● Nausea

● Bizarre, erratic, sometimes violent behavior

● Hallucinations, hyperexcitability, irritability

● Panic and psychosis

● Convulsions, seizures and death from high doses

Short term side effects

● Permanent damage to blood vessels of heart and brain, high blood pressure leading

to heart attacks, strokes and death

● Liver, kidney and lung damage

● Destruction of tissues in nose if sniffed

● Respiratory (breathing) problems if smoked

● Infectious diseases and abscesses if injected

● Malnutrition, weight loss

● Severe tooth decay

● Disorientation, apathy, confused exhaustion

● Strong psychological dependence

● Psychosis

● Depression

● Damage to the brain similar to Alzheimer’s disease,3 stroke and epilepsy

Long term side effects

Some symptoms of an overdose are…● abdominal pain● chest pain● sleepiness● confusion● cool and sweaty skin● hot and dry skin● problems with vital signs.

Symptoms of an Overdose

● Meth has side effects ranging from paranoia, and in some cases death.● Methamphetamine can raise your body temperature so much that you pass

out. ● Methamphetamine causes tolerance—when a person needs to take more

of it to get the same high.● Methamphetamine increases the amount of the neurotransmitter dopamine

in the brain. ● The activity of the dopamine system changes, causing problems with

movement and thinking.● The average high last between four and twelve hours● Addicts typically spend 150-200 dollars a day feeding their addiction.

Facts about Methamphetamine

Before and After Meth