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

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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