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Heath Class Presentation: METH

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Nate sievert, Devin mieritz

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

METHAMPHETAMINE

NATE SIEVERT, DEVIN MIERITZ

FACTS

  • It can be smoked, injected with a needle, or snorted
  • Continuous use of the drug causes a false sense of happiness and well being
  • Effects of the dug can last up to 24 hours
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STREET NAMES

  • Mexican crack
  • Redneck cocaine
  • Speed
  • Glass
  • Chicken feed
  • Crank
  • Tweak
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SHORT TERM EFFECTS

  • It burns up the body's resources
  • Decreases appetite
  • Once you have it once, you want it again

LONG TERM EFFECTS

  • Memory loss
  • Potential heart damage
  • Potential brain damage
  • Psychotic behavior
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USER POPULATION

  • 24.7 million users
  • 500 metric tons of meth are used a year
  • Most users are young adults

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