methamphetamine a.k.a meth speed crank go fast by alex snoddy and mckenna
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Methamphetamine A.K.AMeth
Speed Crank Go fast
by Alex Snoddy and McKenna
Meth can be used by...● swallowing● snorting● smoking● injecting
How is Meth used?
● increased attention and decreased fatigue.
● increased activity and wakefulness.
● increased talkativeness.
● decreased appetite.
● euphoria and experiencing a rush.
● increased respiration.
● rapid/irregular heartbeat.
● hyperthermia
Common Side Effects
● Loss of appetite
● Increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature
● Dilation of pupils
● Disturbed sleep patterns
● Nausea
● Bizarre, erratic, sometimes violent behavior
● Hallucinations, hyperexcitability, irritability
● Panic and psychosis
● Convulsions, seizures and death from high doses
Short term side effects
● Permanent damage to blood vessels of heart and brain, high blood pressure leading
to heart attacks, strokes and death
● Liver, kidney and lung damage
● Destruction of tissues in nose if sniffed
● Respiratory (breathing) problems if smoked
● Infectious diseases and abscesses if injected
● Malnutrition, weight loss
● Severe tooth decay
● Disorientation, apathy, confused exhaustion
● Strong psychological dependence
● Psychosis
● Depression
● Damage to the brain similar to Alzheimer’s disease,3 stroke and epilepsy
Long term side effects
Some symptoms of an overdose are…● abdominal pain● chest pain● sleepiness● confusion● cool and sweaty skin● hot and dry skin● problems with vital signs.
Symptoms of an Overdose
● Meth has side effects ranging from paranoia, and in some cases death.● Methamphetamine can raise your body temperature so much that you pass
out. ● Methamphetamine causes tolerance—when a person needs to take more
of it to get the same high.● Methamphetamine increases the amount of the neurotransmitter dopamine
in the brain. ● The activity of the dopamine system changes, causing problems with
movement and thinking.● The average high last between four and twelve hours● Addicts typically spend 150-200 dollars a day feeding their addiction.
Facts about Methamphetamine
Before and After Meth