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What are some of the names Meth is known by?

Crank, Speed, Ice, Crystal, Tina, Glass, Chalk, Thiz, Thizzle, Izzle  (any word that ends in -izzle)
 

What do Meth labs smell like?


Unusual chemical smells like sulfur, ether, ammonia, or acetone

What are signs that a Meth lab is nearby?

o    Large number of cold tablet containers
o    Chemical containers
o    Containers or coffee filters with white or red sludge or crystals
o    Spent propane containers with green residue
o    Rubber tubing
o    Lithium batteries especially ones that have been stripped

What is the Street Cost of Meth?

$80.00/ gram. Usually takes at least $20. for an habitual user to get high
 

What are the signs of Meth Use?

o    Sores / Staph infections
o    Weight Loss
o    Constant Anxiety (even when not using)
                                  
                                    - Courtesy of SCMP Youth Participants
 
o    Inability to sleep: staying up all night or for days on end
o    Increased sensitivity to noise
o    Nervous physical activity, like scratching or picking at the skin
o    Irritability, dizziness, or confusion
o    False sense of confidence and power
o    Tremors, possibly even convulsions
o    Increased heart rate, blood pressure
o    Paraphernalia, such as razor blades, mirrors, straws, syringes, heating spoons, or surgical tubingo   
o    New set of (undesirable) friends
o    Loss of interest in life-long hobbies
o    Sudden and drastic weight loss
o    Increase in time spent away from home
o    Flu like symptoms
o    Oscillating between wanting to be close, then distancing
o    Isolating while at home


Can this addiction be treated?  

YES, Methamphetamine addiction can now be treated, however, currently, a cure does not exist.
 

Some Facts about Meth

Myth #1 - Methamphetamine is less harmful than other drugs
Fact: Meth is the most addictive drug out there and has devastating consequences on the brain and body.

Myth #2 - Meth addicts are the only ones hurt by their use
Fact: Meth severely impacts the user’s family, friends and community


Myth #3 - Using Methamphetamine is a safe way to lose weight
Fact: There is no safe way to use meth, as one usage can cause addiction. The addiction rate among women is the highest of any recent drug type.

Myth #4 - Meth is only a problem in rural areas, and not in my community.
Fact: Santa Cruz County has a large and growing meth problem which is severely taxing our social services.
 
So now you know about meth, you cannot ignore the information you now have….PASS IT ON Talk to your friends,Talk to your families, Talk to your neighbors.

 METH BEFORE AND AFTER:

 Within one month's time:  normal_face.jpgmeth.jpg

Last Updated ( Friday, 15 August 2008 )
 
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