Methamphetamines Maria B. Araiza-Chavez BEH 317 Peter Pingerelli October 26‚ 2010 Abstract Biological effects of Methamphetamines Methamphetamines affect the human body in a physical and neurological and psychological way. The use of meth can lead to devastating effects to the nervous system for example leaving the user with nervous ticks and body jerks similar to a person suffering from Parkinson’s disease. On a physical level‚ the user may show skin sores and tooth decay. Last but
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Bibliography: 1. "Teens ’ use of meth growing." The Daily Oakland Press. Posted by an anonymous internet user. April 11‚ 2005. http://www.theoaklandpress.com/stories/041105/edu_20050411011.shtml 2. "Dark Crystal: Crystal Meth Across Canada." CBC News. Author ’s name not available. March 23‚ 2005. http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/darkcrystal/canada.html 3. "Ecstasy." Encyclopedia Britannica
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Third Eye Blind’s 1997 hit‚ “Semi- Charmed Life”‚ appeals to audiences due to the positive melody played throughout the entire song. Beneath the catchy upbeat melody‚ the song contains dark lyrics about a drug user’s descent into an addiction to crystal meth and sexual activities; the lyrics paint a bleak picture of the life and problems that come with drug addiction. However‚ the single still became a major hit that is widely popular to this day.
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There is much controversy revolving around drugs and their uses in our society. Within these areas of discussion‚ often times the responses are negative. However‚ many of these people occasionally tend to only have broad understandings of a drugs due to its reputation in the media and the basic knowledge they learn in their education. When on the train‚ flipping through channels‚ or even walking down the street you often see ads portraying the negative effects of these drugs‚ such as how drugs kill
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Rising to the top of Netflix in 2009‚ Breaking Bad‚ produced by Vince Gilligan‚ engages its viewers with spine-chilling excitement throughout the dark metamorphosis of Dr. Walter H. White. In Albuquerque‚ New Mexico‚ Walter is an overqualified high school chemistry teacher with a PhD in chemistry. In the first episode of Breaking Bad‚ Walter defines chemistry as a change in “growth‚ decay‚ then transformation” in front of students that are uninterested to learn in the chemistry department. In episode
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SCHOLARY VS. POPULAR MEDIA FOCUS ON SEXUALITY PAPER By: Akirra It’s a Quick Way to Get What You Want”: A Formative Exportation of HIV Risk Among Urban Massachusetts Men Who Have Sex with Men(MSM) Who Attend Sex Parties was an article retrieved from the AIDS Patient Care and STD Journal it was published in October of 2010. The authors of this article are Matthew J. Mimiaga‚ Sari L. Reisner‚ Sean Bland‚ Kevin Cranston‚ Deborah Isenberg‚ Maura A. Driscoll‚ Rodney VanDerwarker‚ and Kenneth Mayer
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situations. While meth does provide bursts of energy to stay alert‚ a few days later the user will most likely crash and sleep for days unless they take more of the drug. Although meth is illegal in most places‚ that does not stop people from trying to purchase it since its ban in 1970. Methamphetamine is often referred to as one of the most addicting drugs‚ with detrimental short and long term health effects and withdrawal symptoms. Due to the severe medical issues and addiction meth causes‚ countless
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methamphetamine at least once (Meth Abuse and Addiction‚ 2010). Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Although most of the methamphetamine used in this country comes from foreign or domestic super labs‚ the drug is also easily made in small clandestine laboratories‚ with inexpensive over the counter ingredients. Methamphetamine is commonly known as “speed‚” “meth‚” and “chalk.” In its smoked form it is often referred to as “ice‚” “crystal‚” “crank‚” and “glass
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convulsions damaged blood vessels and skin abscesses Acute lead poisoning 50 % of the dopamine producing cells in the brain can be damaged Tik : not a great injectionable drug Dental problems caused by Meth (injecting Meth intravenously) Abscesses caused by: Cranking Meth Needle Marks TIK Psychosis intense paranoia confusion‚ anxiety visual and auditory hallucinations Out-of-control rages delusions How long does TIK stay in the system ? Approximately 5 days Realities
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intense. Users may dance for extended periods. Effects may last for 3 to 6 hours. Form and how used: Tablets of different shapes‚ size and colour - often with some kind of logo on. Pure MDMA (the main ingredient in ecstasy pills) is a brown coloured crystal and is crushed and snorted. Gases‚ glues and aerosols (lighter gas‚ aerosols containing products such as hairspray‚ deodorants and air fresheners‚ tins or tubes of glue‚ some paints‚ thinners and correcting fluids): Category: Hallucingens Effect:
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