Meth: Methamphetamine

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:

·         anorexia

·         dry/itchy skin

·         hyperactivity

·         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.