meth
by: makenzie cole
what is meth??
meth is a synthetic drug with more rapid and lasting effects than amphetamine, used illegally as a stimulant and as prescription drug to treat narcolepsy and maintain bood pressure.
how is meth used/abused??
it is taken orally, smoked, snorted/dissolved in water/alcohol and injected.
short term/long term effects
short term effects: increased attention/ decreased fatigue, increased activity, rush, increase respiration.
long term effects: increase heart rate/blood pressure, damaged blood vessels in brain, causes stroke.
long term effects: increase heart rate/blood pressure, damaged blood vessels in brain, causes stroke.
overdose/withdrawal effects:
overdose effects:small pupils. nausea, stopped breathing
withdrawal effects: cravings, sleep disturbance, shaking, fever, hypertension.
withdrawal effects: cravings, sleep disturbance, shaking, fever, hypertension.
resources for people addicted:
get help, go to therapy,and medication.
my rescources
www.narconon.org/drug-abuse/signs-symptoms-methadone-use.html
www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-2671/methadone-ora
www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-2671/methadone-ora