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Meth

Slang Words for Meth

MethIceCrankChalkCrystalFireGlassGo fast

Description/ Picture

-Meth is an addictive powdered substance .

- Sometimes come in rock like chunks.

How the drug enters the body

Snorting: Through nose, travels from lungs into blood stream into the brain.

Smoking: odorless vapor inhaled through a glass pipe, travels from lungs to bloodstream to brain.

Injecting: Solution of water and meth is injected directly into bloodstream to the brain.

Ingesting: Enters bloodstream through digestive system.

Short Term Long Term

Produces an intensely pleasurable sensation known as a “rush” when smoking

SweatingIrregular heartbeatConfusionEuphoric sensation

when snorted

Violent behaviorPsychotic behaviorHearing thingsMood DisturbancesBrain damage similar

to AlzheimersAgingDestroys lives, families,

and communities.

Drugs Effects

Legal Consequences

Federal Penalties:- 5 years in prison for 10 grams- 10 years in prison for 100 grams-State penalties vary

Breaking Bad Musicians

Tv show promoting Meth

Media Influences

•Madonna•Matchbox 20•Lynrd Skynrd•The Eagles

Community Resources/Organizations

Family Legacy Mental Health ServicesCarolina Community Mental HealthVisions of Hope Inc.

Works Cited

"What Is Meth, Effects of Meth & Facts About Methamphetamine - Meth Project." What Is Meth, Effects of Meth & Facts About Methamphetamine - Meth Project. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May 2013.

"Controlled Substances » Methamphetamine: Legal Consequences." Controlled Substances » Methamphetamine: Legal Consequences. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May 2013.

"The Partnership at Drugfree.org Helping Parents Deal With Teen Substance Abuse." The Partnership at Drugfreeorg. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May 2013.

"Drug Information." Drug Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May 2013.

Quiz

1. What is the real name for Meth?2. One way Meth can enter the body….3. One slang word for Meth is…4. Name one Federal Penalty for being caught

with Meth.5. Name one short term and one long term

effect of Meth.