Post on 18-Dec-2014
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Crystal Meth
Overview
The facts about Crystal Meth
Your knowledge/Our knowledge Why people choose to use itShort and Long Term Effects How it works
Tell us what you know about Crystal Meth
What is Crystal Meth?
Amphetamine or Methamphetamine?
Synthetic or Natural?
How is it Used?
SmokeInjectSnort
Swallow
Why Do People Start Using it?
• Improve mental and physical performance
• Alert
• Weight loss
• Energy
• Feel really good
Social Influences
• Media
• Friends
• Family
General Use Effects
• Beginning
• Length
• The “Flash”
Patterns of Use
•Low intensity
•Chronic Periodic
•Binge and Crash
Binge and Crash
5-30 minutes
6-12 hours or more 3-15 days
1-3 days
Short Term Effects I
• Pleasure
• Confidenc
e
• Sexy
• Joy
• Irritability
• Aggressio
n
• Power
• Fatigue
Short Term Effects II• Increased wakefulness, breathing,
and heart rate
• Decreased appetite
• Dry mouth
• Overheating
• Tremors and Convulsions
• Depression as it wears off
A Side Note
•Overdose
•Tolerance
•Addiction
Long-Term Effects• Anxiety, confusion, and sleep
problems• Hallucinations and delusions• Methamphetamine Psychosis• Psychotic behaviour• Chronic depression• Severe weight loss• Brain damage
How Does It Work?
Dopamine
Pleasure
Movement
Coordination
Dopamine Transmission
Dopamine
Crystal Meth
Balancing Balloons
• Group of 5
• Get in a circle and hold hands
• Keep the balloons in the air