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Methamphetamine

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

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

Meth.

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THIS YOUR BRAIN ON METH!

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METHOD OF USE

INJECTIONAka: “Slamming", “Banging", "Smashing", “Shooting up" or “Mainlining“; which carry greater risks than other methods of use.

Infection

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SPEED BUMPS(meth mites, crank bugs)

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INHALATION

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

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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

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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

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Meth Mouth

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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

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Common Crystal Meth Ingredients•2-liter bottles •Acetone •Alcohol •Anhydrous ammonia•Battery acid •Benzene•Blenders •Bronchodilators•Camera batteries •Camp stove fuel•Chloroform •Cold tablets•Diet aids •Drain cleaner•Energy boosters •Ephedrine•Ether (starting fluid) •Freon •Gasoline additives/Rubbing Alcohol•Hot plates•Iodine•Iodine crystals•Lithium from batteries

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WHAT’S EATING YOU?

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METH LABS