Effects Of Meth

METHAMPHETAMINE

Methamphetamines are synthetic amphetamines or stimulants that are
produced and sold illegally in pill form, capsules, powder, and chunks.
Two such Methamphetamines are crank and ice.

Crank refers to any form of meth. Ice is a crystallized
smoke-able chunk form of meth that produces a more intense
reaction than cocaine or speed. Ice has an appearance that is clear and crystal-like, and resembles frozen ice water.

Methamphetamine stimulates the central nervous system, and the effects may
last anywhere from 8 to 24 hours.

Crank and ice are extremely addictive and produce a severe craving for the
drug.

CHEMICALS USED TO MANUFACTURE METH

Acetone

Anhydrous Ammonia

Drain Cleaner

Battery Acid

Lye

Freon

Antifreeze

Coleman Fuel

SHORT-TERM EFFECTS

increased alertness

sense of well-being

paranoia

intense high

hallucinations

aggressive behavior

increased heart rate

convulsions

extreme rise in body temperature (as high as 108 degrees which can cause
brain damage and death)

uncontrollable movements (twitching, jerking, etc…)

violent behavior

insomnia

impaired speech

dry, itchy skin

loss of appetite

acne, sores

numbness

EFFECTS ON THE MIND

disturbed sleep

excessive excitation

excessive talking

panic

anxiousness

nervousness

moodiness and irritability

false sense of confidence and power

delusions of grandeur leading to aggressive behavior

uninterested in friends, sex, or food

aggressive and violent behavior

severe depression

LONG-TERM EFFECTS

fatal kidney and lung disorders

possible brain damage

depression

hallucinations

disorganized lifestyle

permanent psychological problems

violent and aggressive behavior

weight loss

insomnia

behavior resembling paranoid schizophrenia

decreased social life

malnutrition

poor coping abilities

disturbance of personality development

lowered resistance to illnesses

liver damage

stroke

death

Meth can cause a severe crash after the effects wear off. The
crash, or low feeling is more intense and longer lasting than both speed
and cocaine.

The effects are not only long lasting, but continue to cause damage to the
user long after use has stopped.

Meth abuse can also lead to legal, financial, and social
problems.

Addiction to meth can be very strong, therefore withdrawal
symptoms are likely when use of the drug is discontinued.

WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS

severe craving

insomnia

restlessness

mental confusion

depression

Although a person addicted to crank or ice may experience withdrawal symptoms for a short time, the benefits to a person who stops using the drug greatly outweigh an addiction to meth. These benefits include a longer, healthier life and greater enjoyment of everyday activities.

EFFECTS ON SOCIETY

car crashes

crimes

fires due to explosions from the illegal manufacture of meth

hazardous waste

PREGNANCY AND METH

If meth is used during pregnancy, babies tend to be:

asocial

incapable of bonding

have tremors

have birth defects

cry for 24 hours without stopping

There is also an increased risk of child abuse and neglect of children
born to parents who use meth.

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