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History of Methamphetamine

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Amphetamine was first created in Germany.1919Methamphetamine, a form of amphetamine, was created in Japan.

History of Methamphetamine

1920’s – 1960’sWidely used and accepted worldwide for a variety of reasons. Some people used it properly, while others abused it.

History of Methamphetamine1970

The Controlled Substances Act limited the reasons to use, make, and sell methamphetamines and all other drugs.

What is methamphetamine?

What is methamphetamine?

A powerful central nervous system stimulant.

The drug works directly on the brain and spinal cord.

What is methamphetamine?

There are many chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters.

What is methamphetamine?

Methamphetamine affects the chemicals that regulate our mood, sleep and appetite.

What does it look like?

Powder

Rocks/Chunks

What does it look like?

Crystal Pills

What does it look like?

What does it look like?

There are many different colors:• White is common • Yellow, brown, gray, orange, pink, blue, green

Street Names

•Chikin or Bird•Tweak•Anny•Meth•Nazi Dope•Crank

Street Cost

How much for one gram?

How much for an ounce?

$200

$2,500-3,500

Who is using?

• Youth as young as 4th grade

• Adults with a variety of jobs

and economic status

• All races/ethnic backgrounds

How is it taken?

•Smoked (most common in North Dakota)

•Injected•Snorted•Eaten

Signs & Effectsof Use

Short-Term Effects

• Euphoria (high)• Sleeplessness (trouble sleeping)

• Decreased appetite (not hungry)• Hyperthermia (high body temperature)• Seizures

Short-Term Effects

• Increased heart rate, blood

pressure, and respiration (heart is pounding & breathing hard)• Excessive perspiration (sweating)• Hyperactivity

Long-Term Effects

•Damage to many parts of the body, including

the brain, heart, lungs,

kidneys, and liver

•Paranoia and confusion

Long-Term Effects

•Extreme weight loss (skinny)

•Intense body odor (stinky)•Insomnia (can’t sleep)

•Hallucinations(seeing & hearing things)

•Psychotic behavior (acting strange)

Signs & Effects

Sores and skin infections

“Crank Bugs”“Meth Mites”

Signs & Effects

“Meth Mouth”Tooth decay

Grinding teeth

Methamphetamine use over time

A quick look at 10 years of changes…

Impact on Society

Criminal Activity

Methamphetamine can be related to other crimes:

• Theft & identity theft

• Domestic violence & child abuse

• Weapon offenses & homicide

• Fire & arson

What can you do?

•BE AWARE

•KEEP YOURSELF SAFE

•TELL SOMEONE

QUIZ TIME!If you see If you see

SHHHH! SHOUT!

a mouse… a megaphone…

What year was methamphetamine created?

1919

QUESTION #1

Methamphetamine is also known by this name...

Chikin or bird

QUESTION #2

CLUE

This is one way that methamphetamine can be put into the body…

QUESTION #3

InjectedCLUE

Methamphetamine comes in 4 forms.

Name one.

QUESTION #4

Name one of the different

methamphetamine colors.

QUESTION #5

What is a sign that someone is using

methamphetamine?

QUESTION #6

What do you do if you see “drug

activity?”

QUESTION #7

Tell someone!

What do you say if someone offers you methamphetamine?

QUESTION #8

Any Questions?