Meth by Alaina Aarness https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u Alaina Aarness, Kylie Esch, Jennifer Davich & Lainey Isaacson en-us 2018-02-08 18:56:42 UTC 2026-01-08 09:53:15 UTC hello@padlet.com Percent of teens that use Meth in the U.S. (A) alain_aarne924 https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230124305 This past year, 50% of 8th graders, 40% of 10th graders and 60% of 12th graders have used meth.]]> 2018-02-09 17:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230124305 How is Meth consumed? (K) kylie_esch978 https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230124411 Swallowed, snorted, injected with a needle, or smoked.]]> 2018-02-09 17:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230124411 Can your drug cause a lifestyle disease or other health complications? (J) jenni_davic561 https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230124513 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
]]> 2018-02-09 17:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230124513 What does the drug come from/what is it made from/addictive chemical in the drug? (K) kylie_esch978 https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230125241 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.]]> 2018-02-09 17:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230125241 Is the drug addicting? Can it be fatal? (A) alain_aarne924 https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230126004 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.
]]> 2018-02-09 17:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230126004 What are the withdrawal symptoms of this drug? (J) jenni_davic561 https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230126739
  • get really tired but have trouble sleeping
  • feel angry or nervous
  • feel depressed
  • feel a very strong craving to use methamphetamine


]]> 2018-02-09 17:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230126739 Where can someone go for help to stop using the drug? (J) jenni_davic561 https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230127253 if you need information on drug treatment and where you can find it, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration can help.

]]> 2018-02-09 17:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230127253 What are the long term side effects? (A) alain_aarne924 https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230143909
  • 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

    • ]]>     2018-02-09 18:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230143909     10 facts about meth (L) laine_isaac099 https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230144167 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]]>     2018-02-09 18:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230144167     alain_aarne924 https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230147127 2018-02-09 18:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230147127 jenni_davic561 https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230149875 2018-02-09 18:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230149875 Pregnant women and meth (L) laine_isaac099 https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230153153
    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/
    ]]>     2018-02-09 18:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230153153     PSA Meth laine_isaac099 https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230155620 2018-02-09 18:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230155620 Meth Audio alain_aarne924 https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230158698 2018-02-09 18:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/230158698 https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/232113710 2018-02-15 19:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alain_aarne924/hbkeb0gimp4u/wish/232113710