CRYSTALINE METHANE

FIVE QUESTIONS

METHANPHETAMINE

NICKNAMES

• Crystal
• Meth
• Chalk
• Ice
• Powder

METHODS OF USAGE

• Taken in pill form
• Snorted
• Smoked
• Injected
• And orally

WHO USES THIS DRUG?

• 1% of all teens in the U.S.
• Ages 14-25 average the highest usage of meth
• Usually used to have a better time at parties
• Highly addictive

SHORT TERM CONSEQUENCES

• Meth can damage the decision making process
• This could cause stupid decisions, and death
• Not being able to remember what you did
• High risk of self-inflicted injury
• The more drugged you are the more likely you will die

LONG TERM CONSEQUENCES

• Violent behavior
• Mood disturbances due to a loss of producing dopamine
• Homicidal thoughts
• Higher risk of Alzheimer's disease
• Higher risk of epilepsy

HISTORY OF THE DRUG

• First developed in Japan in 1919
• Used during WW2 to keep the troops awake
• Used by college students as a non medical stimulant
• In 1970 US made meth illegal
• When this occurred many people set up drug labs in CA

TREATMENT

• Behavioral therapy
• Rehab
• Contingent management interventions
• Cognitive behavioral interventions

X-TRA FACTS

• Highly addictive
• Most of the methamphetamine abused, comes from Mexico
• When made, more chemicals are added

REFERENCES

• www.Drug policy.com
• http://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/methamphetamine-meth