Methamphetamine by Mitchell Zacher https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj en-us 2019-04-22 16:09:34 UTC 2025-11-20 17:03:44 UTC hello@padlet.com Name 55123 https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/353099852 Scientific name: N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine
Other common names: meth, speed, chalk, crank, ice, crystal]]> 2019-04-22 16:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/353099852 Category 55123 https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/353783606 Stimulant]]> 2019-04-24 15:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/353783606 Effects on Body 55123 https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/353785825
  • Increases amount of dopamine in the brain
    • chemical responsible for movement, motivation, pleasure
  • Affects body in ways similar to other stimulants (listed in symptoms)
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  • Reported lethal dose of meth is 200 mg
  • Death by meth toxicity is uncommon
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  • Short term
    • Increased wakefulness
    • Decreased appetite
    • Faster breathing
    • Rapid heartbeat
    • Increased blood pressure and body temperature
  • Long term
    • Dental and sleeping problems
    • Anxiety
    • Confusion
    • Paranoia
    • Hallucinations
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  • Stroke
  • Heart attack
  • Organ problems
  • Death
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  • Takes 2-10 days to leave body
  • Effects of drug last 8-24 hours
    • ]]>     2019-04-24 15:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/353786901     Cure/Treatment of Overdose 55123 https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/353787478 Overdoses often lead to strokes, heart attacks, or organ problems. Doctors will try to treat these by:
    • restoring blood flow to the affected part of the brain (stroke)
    • restoring blood flow to the heart (heart attack)
    • treating the organ problems
    ]]>     2019-04-24 15:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/353787478     Forensic Scientist Testing 55123 https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/353787665
  • Presumptive testing
    • Test kit will change color if substance is present
  • Confirmatory testing
    • Analyze chemical compounds of substance to make an identification
    • ]]>     2019-04-24 15:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/353787665     Health Benefits 55123 https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/353787828
  • Meth salts have been used to treat ADHD and obesity
    • Medical usage is very restricted
  • No other health benefits have been found
    • ]]>     2019-04-24 15:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/353787828     Legal Purchase 55123 https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/353787911
  • Classified as  Schedule II drug
    • Illegal due to its abuse potential
  • Only legal if prescribed by a doctor, which is rare
    • ]]>     2019-04-24 15:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/353787911     Other Interesting Facts 55123 https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/353787970
  • Meth is commonly a homemade drug
  • Crystal meth can be colored blue
    • ]]>     2019-04-24 15:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/353787970     Sources 55123 https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/355288769 2019-04-30 03:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/355288769 Breaking Bad 55123 https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/355291456 0:57 - 2:14]]> 2019-04-30 04:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/55123/34wq7baqjxcj/wish/355291456