Meth: No Speed Limit by Saumit Kukkadapu https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g Made with a taste for adventure en-us 2017-05-12 15:48:25 UTC 2023-03-28 21:38:30 UTC hello@padlet.com Methamphetamine: No speed limit kukkadapu_saumit94 https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/171526254  By: Saumit Kukkadapu]]> 2017-05-12 16:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/171526254 Slang Names for Meth kukkadapu_saumit94 https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/171526579 Some examples of slang words for meth are:
  • Speed
  • Crack
  • Chalk
  • Ice
  • Crank
]]> 2017-05-12 16:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/171526579 What is Meth? kukkadapu_saumit94 https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/171526822 Meth, or its scientific name Methamphetamine, is a stimulant that raises physiological and nervous activity of the user's body. ]]> 2017-05-12 16:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/171526822 Links/Sources kukkadapu_saumit94 https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/171532904 "Methamphetamine." Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior, edited by Pamela Korsmeyer and Henry R. Kranzler, 3rd ed., vol. 3, Macmillan Reference USA, 2009, pp. 30-31. Gale Virtual Reference Library, go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=GVRL&sw=w&u=lom_inac&v=2.1&it=r&id=GALE%7CCX2699700282&asid=a943d7a3080c36e8b2528bb0d3948b63. Accessed 12 May 2017.
Abuse, National Institute on Drug. "Methamphetamine." NIDA. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2017. https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/methamphetamine
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]]> 2017-05-12 16:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/171532904 Short-term effects kukkadapu_saumit94 https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/171533040
  • increased wakefulness and physical activity
  • decreased appetite
  • faster breathing
  • rapid and/or irregular heartbeat
  • increased blood pressure and body temperature 
    • ]]>     2017-05-12 16:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/171533040     Long-term effects kukkadapu_saumit94 https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/171533492
  • extreme weight loss
  • severe dental problems ("meth mouth")
  • intense itching, leading to skin sores from scratching
  • anxiety
  • confusion
  • sleeping problems
  • violent behavior
  • "paranoia—extreme and unreasonable distrust of others"
  • "hallucinations—sensations and images that seem real though they aren't"
    • Quotes provided by Drugabuse.gov

    ]]>     2017-05-12 16:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/171533492     Desired Effects of user kukkadapu_saumit94 https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/172455203 Meth is a powerful drug, which is why users continue to use it. Their uses can go from getting more hyperactive or losing sleep for their extra work or parties. They can also be used to see hallucinations if used severely.]]> 2017-05-17 23:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/172455203 kukkadapu_saumit94 https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/172456318
    Picture provided by Drugabuse.gov
    ]]>     2017-05-17 23:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/172456318     kukkadapu_saumit94 https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/172456805 2017-05-17 23:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/172456805 Forms of Meth kukkadapu_saumit94 https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/172456889 One common appearance of meth is a white, bitter-tasting powdery substance, which can easily be snorted and/or ingested. Crystal meth, on the other hand, is a solid substance that looks like light blue crystals. Crystal meth can not only be ingested, it can also be smoked.]]> 2017-05-17 23:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/172456889 Fun Facts! (If you like to ruin your life.) kukkadapu_saumit94 https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/172462172
  • There are no government-approved medications for treating meth addiction.
  • Crystal Meth is "chemically similar to amphetamine, a drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy." (Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior,)
  • About 0.7% teens used meth in their lifetime illegally. (About 1 student every 100!)
  • Ages 14-18 are usually the most influenced by taking meth.
    • ]]>     2017-05-18 00:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/172462172     History kukkadapu_saumit94 https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/172607169
  • Meth was first developed in Japan in 1919 after amphetamine was created in Germany
  • I was used a lot in World War II so that the German and Japanese soldiers can stay up for long periods of time. 
  • Used to be prescribed as a dietary aid and to fight depression in the 1950's.
    • ]]>     2017-05-18 15:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/172607169     kukkadapu_saumit94 https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/172608184 This picture represents the before and after effects of taking Meth regularly.

    Methamphetamine." Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior]]>     2017-05-18 15:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kukkadapu_saumit94/4kg0r2f5u15g/wish/172608184