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When an expecting women does meth the fetus can experience:
Higher rates of preterm birth.
Cardiac anomalies.
Smaller head circumference.
Fetal growth restrictio

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Swallowed, snorted, injected with a needle, or smoked.

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Foundation for a Drug-Free World International

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Foundation for a Drug-Free World International

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What is Methamphetamine? What is Crystal Meth? How is Meth Used? - Drug-Free World

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Crystal meth is short for crystal methamphetamine. It is just one form of the drug methamphetamine. Methamphetamine is a white crystalline drug that people take by snorting it (inhaling through the nose), smoking it or injecting it with a needle.

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When an expecting women does meth the fetus can experience:

Higher rates of preterm birth.

Cardiac anomalies.

Smaller head circumference.

Fetal growth restriction

https://drugabuse.com/library/meth-pregnancy/

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A Picture Tells A Thousand Words: Mugshots Before & After Meth

MSNBC has an astonishing gallery of before and after photos of people's mugshots from the Multnomah County Sherrif's office that shows the devastating effects of drugs over time. It's terrifying and probably a thousand times more powerful than any "Just Say No" type campaign:

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A Picture Tells A Thousand Words: Mugshots Before & After Meth

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MSNBC has an astonishing gallery of before and after photos of people's mugshots from the Multnomah County Sherrif's office that shows the devastating effects of drugs over time. It's terrifying and probably a thousand times more powerful than any "Just Say No" type campaign:

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1. It is a highly addictive stimulant
2. It is a man made, white, bitter tasting powder
3. It is classified as a Schedule II drug, meaning it has high potential for abuse
4. It is prescribed by doctors in rare cases
5. Meth creates a false sense of happiness and well-being
6. Meth can lead to memory loss, aggression, and psychotic behavior
7. Meth is manufactured in illegal, hidden laboratories, mixing various forms of amphetamine
8. Nearly 5 tons of meth are created each year
9. There about 24.7 million meth users in the U.S.
10. methamphetamine was developed in Japan in 1919

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What are the long term side effects? (A)

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What are the long term side effects? (A)

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psychosis (hearing, seeing, or feeling things that are not there)

skin sores caused by scratching

severe weight loss

severe dental problems, known as "metal mouth"

problems with thinking, emotion, and memory

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Is the drug addicting? Can it be fatal? (A)

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Is the drug addicting? Can it be fatal? (A)

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It is a very addictive stimulant drug.
Physically:

feeling very awake and active

fast heart rate and irregular heartbeat

higher blood pressure

higher body temperature

Psychologically:

anxiety and confusion

problems sleeping

mood swings

violent behavior

Yes it can be fatal. Meth can raise your body temperature so much that you can pass out or if you don't get treated early enough, it could be fatal.

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Where can someone go for help to stop using the drug? (J)

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Where can someone go for help to stop using the drug? (J)

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if you need information on drug treatment and where you can find it, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration can help.

Call Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator at 1-800-662-HELP

Visit the locator online at www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov

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What are the withdrawal symptoms of this drug? (J)

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What are the withdrawal symptoms of this drug? (J)

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get really tired but have trouble sleeping

feel angry or nervous

feel depressed

feel a very strong craving to use methamphetamine

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What does the drug come from/what is it made from/addictive chemical in the drug? (K)

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What does the drug come from/what is it made from/addictive chemical in the drug? (K)

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It is a manmade, white, bitter tasting powder and is made into a pill or a clear rock called a crystal. Common ingredients are pseudoephedrine (common in cold medicines) and chemical (some toxic). Meth is made in superlabs in Mexico and the US.

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Percent of teens that use Meth in the U.S. (A)

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Percent of teens that use Meth in the U.S. (A)

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This past year, 50% of 8th graders, 40% of 10th graders and 60% of 12th graders have used meth.

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 Can your drug cause a lifestyle disease or other health complications? (J)

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 Can your drug cause a lifestyle disease or other health complications? (J)

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Long term effects:

psychosis (hearing, seeing, or feeling things that are not there)

skin sores caused by scratching

severe weight loss

severe dental problems, known as "meth mouth"

problems with thinking, emotion, and memory