Transcript TIK

FACTS ABOUT
METHAMPHETAMINE
(TIK)
A PRESENTATION
TO THE
PARLIAMENTARY PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE
ON
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
PART 4
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Methamphetamine (Tik)
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How is it made ?
Anhydrous nitrate
Ephedrine
Red Phosphorous
Lithium
Antifreeze
Lantern fuel
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Methods of use
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Stages of a Tik use
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Rush ( 20 – 40 minutes)
High ( 3 days )
Binge
Crash
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Short term effects
anxiousness and nervousness
incessant talking
extreme moodiness and irritability
purposeless, repetitious behavior, such as
picking at skin or pulling out hair
• sleep disturbances
• false sense of confidence and power; aggressive
or violent behavior
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Dilated pupil - stimulant intoxication
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Longer term signs of abuse
• disinterest in previously enjoyed activities; and
severe depression.
• Dry mouth, sores in and around the mouth
• Weight loss
• Irritability, temper outbursts, aggression
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Effects of Tik Abuse
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What are the medical complications ?
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rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat,
increased blood pressure
convulsions
damaged blood vessels and skin abscesses
Acute lead poisoning
50 % of the dopamine producing cells in the
brain can be damaged
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Tik : not a great injecting drug
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Dental problems caused by Meth
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Abscesses caused by “cranking” (injecting Meth intravenously)
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Meth needle marks
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Tik Psychosis
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intense paranoia
confusion, anxiety
visual and auditory hallucinations
Out-of-control rages
delusions
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How drugs work in the brain
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Control centres in the brain
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The dopamine pathway
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The Cocaine route
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Effects of THC
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The brain on Cocaine
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Alcohol on the brain!
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How Tik works in the brain
TIK
DOPAMINE
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How long does Tik stay in the
system ?
• Approximately 5 days
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Realities to prepare for if you’re
dealing with Tik in your home
• Tik cravings are long lasting and
repetitive
• Small valuables start disappearing
• As addiction progresses, aggression
will set in
• Use of downers may follow
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