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Methamphetamine

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

METHAMPHETAMINE

METH

FORMULA

  • C10H15N

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

  • Usually in the form of a crystalline white powder
  • Oderless
  • Bitter-tasting
  • Easily dissolvable
  • Comes in different colors
  • Can come in pill form
  • Comes in clear, chunky, crystals which resemble a chunk of ice

TESTS THAT CAN ID METH

  • Blood Test
  • Hair Follicle
  • Oral Fluid
  • Urine

PHYSICAL EFFECTS

  • Tooth Decay, known as Meth Mouth
  • Extreme Weight Loss, due to loss of appetite

NEGATIVE EFFECTS

  • Disturbed Sleep Patterns
  • Hyperactivity
  • Nausea
  • Delusions of Power
  • Increased Aggressiveness
  • Irritability
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COST OF THE DRUG

  • 1/4 of a gram is $20
  • 1/2 of a gram is $40
  • 1 gram is $80
  • 3/4 of a gram is $120
  • 3 1/2 grams is $200

PENALTIES OF SALE/CONSUMPTION

  • A Fine
  • Misdemeanor Jail Term
  • Lengthy Prison Term for a Felony Conviction
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HOW ADDICTIVE?

  • Methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug due to the extremely high amounts of pleasure, energy, and excitement that's released when consumed.

HOW LETHAL?

  • Oral Consumption - ~150mg a day
  • Injection - ~100mg or higher
  • Smoked/Snorted - ~50mg or higher

IS THERE MEDICAL VALUE?

  • Methamphetamine is a drug that can be prescribed for ADHD, however it's rarely used and is giving in extremely small doses.