Methamphetamine: Highly Addictive and Highly Dangerous
Methamphetamine (meth) is a highly addictive illegal drug (amphetamine)
that can be manufactured with the use of common household chemicals (see
list below) and cold medication. There are several different types of
processes or “recipes” used to make or “cook” meth. During the cooking
process hazardous household chemicals are combined and reacted through
various steps to chemically change cold medication into meth. It is
said thought that the addiction is so strong that a one-time use will
create an addict for life. There will be over 20,000 meth labs busted
in the United States in 2004 and 1 in 4 will have children present.
Meth: Disadvantages and Advantages
We all know meth is an
illegal drug in Canada and in most countries. But is there a good side to
this notorious drug? See the list below and choose your opinion
Disadvantages:
Physical:
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anorexia
·
dry/itchy
skin
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hyperactivity
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hyperthermia
·
hypotension
·
diarrhea
·
twitching
·
acne
·
tremors
·
numbness
·
convulsions
·
sometimes
death
·
sometimes
heart attacks
·
dizziness
Mental:
·
euphoria
·
anxiety
·
increased libido
·
irritability
·
aggressiveness
·
delusions
of grandiosity
·
Meth
Mouth (your teeth start to fall out rapidly)
Advantages
Mental:
·
euphoria
·
alertness
·
concentration
·
increased energy
·
increased self-esteem
·
self-confidence
So
which is better? You decide. Please note that all of these are not
going to al happen with one use of meth. If it did you would have about
10 contracting emotions going on at the same time.
