Transcript Crystal Methamphetamine Facts

Crystal Methamphetamine Facts
What is crystal methamphetamine?
Crystal methamphetamine is a colorless, odorless
form of d-methamphetamine, a powerful and highly
addictive synthetic (man-made) stimulant.
Crystal meth typically resembles
small fragments of glass or shiny
blue-white "rocks" of various sizes.
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Ingredients
Crystal Meth ingredients
are typically legal and
useful items in their own
right. These include
Ephedrine-containing
pills mixed together with
“harmful” ingredients
such as Drano, paint
thinner, acetone, muriatic
acid and much more.
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How is it abused?
Crystal methamphetamine typically is smoked using
glass pipes similar to pipes used to smoke crack
cocaine. Crystal methamphetamine also may be
injected. A user who smokes or injects the drug
immediately experiences an intense sensation
followed by a high that may last 12 hours or more.
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What are the effects?
Crystal methamphetamine use is associated with
numerous serious physical problems, such as rapid
heart rate, increased blood pressure, and damage to the
small blood vessels in the brain--which can lead to
stroke. Chronic use of the drug can result in
inflammation of the heart lining. Overdoses can cause
hyperthermia, convulsions, and death.
Individuals who use crystal methamphetamine also may
have episodes of violent behavior, paranoia, anxiety,
confusion, and insomnia. The drug can produce
psychotic symptoms that persist for months or years
after an individual has stopped using the drug.
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•How addictive is Meth?
Methamphetamine more addictive than any other drug.
92% of first time users will not stop and become
addicted to crystal meth.
The best practical way of prevention is to stop first
time use – after first time use it is almost impossible to
stop further drug abuse.
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Physical effects
Even after a short period of time
physical effects will be visible,
which include weight loss, sores,
and facial scars (this last caused
by constant scratching of the
skin.
People using crystal meth age
rapidly, often 20-30 years after
only 2-3 years of drug abuse.
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•Meth Mouth
"Meth mouth" is an informal name for advanced tooth decay
attributed to heavy methamphetamine use.
"Meth mouth" characteristics include:
Bruits (teeth clenching and grinding): Methamphetamine induces
bruxism, leading to the wear and cracks of tooth enamel.
Oral hygiene neglect: Methamphetamine users often neglect oral
hygiene.
Hyposalivation (dry mouth): A lack of saliva's natural protective
effects leads to increased tooth decay at the gum line.
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Visualization
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