Drugs and

Substance
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 Table of contents
01 What Is Meth

02 The Effects Of Meth

03 The Effects On Teenagers

04 How Does It Affects The Fetus

05 Resources
01
What Is Meth
 Newsletter.

2,500,000
2.5 million People Use Meth In The World
 1st What Is Meth
Methamphetamine, also known as
meth, crystal meth, crystal, tina, or
crank, is a stimulant that affects the
central nervous system, producing
feelings of euphoria and increased
energy. It is normally in the form of
a white powder that has no smell
and tastes bitter. Methamphetamine
can also appear in a semi-
transparent crystallized form, or in
pill form made from compressed
powder. [1]
 02
The Effects Of Meth
 2nd The Effects Of Meth

Short-term Long-term
use of meth use of meth
can result can result
in: in:
• Damage to the liver
• Decreased appetite
and kidneys
• Weight loss
• Heart damage
• Anxiety
• In some cases,
• Hypothermia psychological effects
like hallucinations,
• Higher heart rate and anxiety, depression, or
blood pressure [2] paranoia [2]
What Meth Does

Meth Efficiency
Meth affects the central It may then be difficult for the brain to
nervous system by flooding produce dopamine normally without the
the brain with dopamine [3] presence of meth. [3]

Reliability Commitment
Abuse of meth can be harmful It is a powerful stimulant that
to the body in a very short provides a rapid, intense and
amount of time. [3] quickly addictive high. [3]
03
The Effects On Teenagers
 The Effects Of Meth
Effects on the growth of teenagers.
Meth gives the user a powerful high when it is
ingested or snorted (also known as bumping).
Injections produce a rush or flash, which is a brief
yet intense high.Methamphetamine abusers
experience euphoria and a surge of energy. They
believe the medicine will enable their bodies to
continue functioning continuously. But meth is
incredibly bad for your body and brain, especially if
you use it frequently. [4]
 04
How Does It Affect The Fetus
 4th How Does It Affect The Fetus
• One hundred forty-four babies
were exposed to MA while their
mothers were pregnant; 50 of
them were exposed solely in the
first trimester, 45 were exposed
continuously through the second
trimester, 29 were exposed
continuously through the third
trimester but tested negative at
birth, and 20 had positive
toxicological results at delivery.
There were 59 newborns without
medication exposure and 107
infants who had not been exposed
to MA. [5]
05
Resources
 Resources
[1] National Institute on Drug Abuse (2019). [4] Drug Policy Alliance. (n.d.). What is meth?
What are the immediate (short-term) effects [online] Available at:
of methamphetamine misuse? [online] https://drugpolicy.org/drug-facts/what-is-met
National Institute on Drug Abuse. Available at: h
https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-rep [Accessed 20 Apr. 2023].
orts/methamphetamine/what-are-immediate-
short-term-effects-methamphetamine-misuse [5] Dowshen, S. (2018). Methamphetamine
. (Meth) (for Teens) - Nemours KidsHealth.
[online] kidshealth.org. Available at:
[2] www.talktofrank.com. (n.d.). https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/meth.html
Methamphetamine | FRANK. [online] [Accessed 20 Apr. 2023].
Available at:
https://www.talktofrank.com/drug/methamp
hetamine
[Accessed 20 Apr. 2023].
[3] GET THE FACTS. (n.d.). Available at:
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d
7/priv/pep18-03.pdf
[Accessed 20 Apr. 2023].
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