meth: what’s cooking what’s cooking 2006 mr. gravine
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METH:METH: What’s cookingWhat’s cooking
2006 Mr. Gravine2006 Mr. Gravine
OverviewOverview
What is Meth?What is Meth? What are the effects?What are the effects? Who uses Meth?Who uses Meth? How Does it impact others?How Does it impact others? How can we fix the problem?How can we fix the problem? Where can I get more information?Where can I get more information?
MethMethMethamphetamineMethamphetamine
SpeedSpeed UppersUppers
ChalkChalkCrystalCrystal GlassGlass
CrankCrank IceIceMost widely abused illicit drug in the Most widely abused illicit drug in the
world after marijuana.world after marijuana.
What is Meth?What is Meth? Highly addictive Highly addictive
stimulantstimulant
Odorless, bitter-Odorless, bitter-tasting, white tasting, white crystalline powdercrystalline powder
Smoked, snorted, Smoked, snorted, injected, taken injected, taken orallyorally
Where does meth Where does meth come from?come from?
Meth/many ingredients come from Meth/many ingredients come from MexicoMexico
Secret laboratories can spring up Secret laboratories can spring up quicklyquickly
U.S. productions and availability of U.S. productions and availability of meth are increasingmeth are increasing
What are the What are the long and short long and short term effects?term effects?
The effects of The effects of MethMeth Dramatically affects the brainDramatically affects the brain
Alertness/wakefulnessAlertness/wakefulness Feeling of increase strength/renewed Feeling of increase strength/renewed
energyenergy Feeling of invulnerabilityFeeling of invulnerability Feelings of increased Feelings of increased
confidence/competenceconfidence/competence
What’s the What’s the downside?downside?
Meth users suffer severe effects and Meth users suffer severe effects and consequences:consequences:
DepressionDepression Binge and crash pattern of useBinge and crash pattern of use Crash phase-”tweaking”- Often Crash phase-”tweaking”- Often
includes feelings of anxiety and includes feelings of anxiety and emptinessemptiness
AddictionAddiction Brain damageBrain damage
What comes after the What comes after the “high”?“high”?
Irritability/aggressiveness/frustrationIrritability/aggressiveness/frustration AnxietyAnxiety DepressionDepression FatigueFatigue ParanoiaParanoia Hallucinations or delusionsHallucinations or delusions Intense cravings for the drugIntense cravings for the drug
Long-term effectsLong-term effects Brain damageBrain damage Memory problemsMemory problems InsomniaInsomnia Decreased appetiteDecreased appetite Increased heart rate and blood Increased heart rate and blood
pressurepressure Breathing problemsBreathing problems Increased risk of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis Increased risk of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis
B&C and other diseases caused by B&C and other diseases caused by using needles.using needles.
Who Uses Meth?Who Uses Meth?
Anyone can be a meth Anyone can be a meth useruser
Truck driversTruck drivers White collar workersWhite collar workers
Restaurant, construction, and factory Restaurant, construction, and factory workersworkers
Gay menGay men People with Aids People with Aids Students Youth at all Students Youth at all night partiesnight parties
People seeking weight loss AthletesPeople seeking weight loss Athletes
People producing MethPeople producing Meth
Who uses meth?Who uses meth? Age of first use: TeenAge of first use: Teen Easy to go from casual use to Easy to go from casual use to
addictionaddiction In 1999, Almost 8% of high school In 1999, Almost 8% of high school
seniors reported taking meth at least seniors reported taking meth at least onceonce
Almost 9 million Americans reported Almost 9 million Americans reported using methusing meth
Who uses MethWho uses Meth
Trends in number of emergency Trends in number of emergency department mentions of department mentions of
methamphetamine, 1997-2001methamphetamine, 1997-2001
What is the What is the impact on impact on
others?others?
Meth production and it’s effectsMeth production and it’s effects
Over-the-counter Over-the-counter ingredientsingredients
Easily made at homeEasily made at home Manufactured= Manufactured=
“cooking”“cooking” Dangerous Dangerous
chemicalschemicals Labs can and do Labs can and do
explode explode unexpectedlyunexpectedly
Non-users suffer too…Non-users suffer too… Domestic violence and child neglectDomestic violence and child neglect Threats to physical safety of Threats to physical safety of
community member:community member:– One in six meth labs explode or One in six meth labs explode or
catch on firecatch on fire– Every pound of meth leaves behind Every pound of meth leaves behind
5-6 pounds of toxic waste 5-6 pounds of toxic waste – Property values decline, crime Property values decline, crime
increasesincreases
What can be What can be done?done?
TreatmentsTreatments Drug educationDrug education
Family and group therapiesFamily and group therapies
Self-help groupsSelf-help groups
MedicationMedication
Preventing meth usePreventing meth use
Requires the entire Requires the entire community working together.community working together.
ChurchChurch FamiliesFamilies SchoolsSchools
Service groupsService groups MediaMedia
Law enforcementLaw enforcement Social service Social service Businesses Businesses Treatment Treatment agenciesagencies
Health organizationsHealth organizations
Preventing meth Preventing meth productionproduction
Government must play an active roleGovernment must play an active role– Provide public safetyProvide public safety– Reduce demand Reduce demand – Regulate chemical ingredientsRegulate chemical ingredients– Protect childrenProtect children
ReviewReview Meth is a highly addictive drug used Meth is a highly addictive drug used
by people from all walks of life.by people from all walks of life. Dramatically affects the the brain.Dramatically affects the the brain. Production of meth is very dangerous.Production of meth is very dangerous. Preventative measures include Preventative measures include
community involvement.community involvement. Contact your local authorities for Contact your local authorities for
more information.more information.
Impact of MethImpact of Meth
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ResourseResourse SAMHSA’S National Clearinghouse for SAMHSA’S National Clearinghouse for
Alcohol and Drug Information at Alcohol and Drug Information at 1-800-729-6686 1-800-729-6686
www.SAMHSA.gov www.SAMHSA.gov Informational Web SitesInformational Web Sites
www.nida.nih.govwww.nida.nih.gov
www.clubdrugs.orgwww.clubdrugs.org
www.cadca.orgwww.cadca.org
Meth:Meth:
What’s cookingWhat’s cooking
Produced by:Produced by:
Mr. GravineMr. Gravine
Health and Physical Education Teacher in the Health and Physical Education Teacher in the Riverside School District Grades 7-12Riverside School District Grades 7-12