chemistry teacher named Walter White who finds out that he has contracted lung cancer and must find a way to pay for his medical bills. Given his expertise with chemical properties‚ he decides to cook and sell the illegal and hazardous drug‚ methamphetamine. Both television shows Breaking Bad and Dexter criticize and portray ideals of the American Dream in their sophisticated plots and character portrayals. A large aspect of the American Dream is to ‘dream big’. With both series
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they are almost gone. It saddens her and she looks away. She feels ashamed of what she has become. She looks back at the mirror only to be looking into her eyes. With a hoarse voice she utters the words‚ “How did this happen?” Even though Methamphetamine (Meth) is not as popular as other drugs‚ it is a fast growing form of addiction because it is a drug that affects all age groups and social classes; it is extremely harmful to the human body. Some may have heard of Meth in a different way. This
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throughout the entire series. Worried for his family’s financial security if he were to pass‚ Walter struggled to come up with a solution to secure their future. Through a series of (un)fortunate events‚ he discovered the profitable market of methamphetamine production‚ better known as cooking crystal meth. With a proficient knowledge of the chemistry behind the production of meth‚ he partners up with one of his former burnout students‚ Jesse Pinkman. As the series progresses‚ Jesse and Walter’s
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11377(a)-Possession of Methamphetamine‚ H&S 11364(a)-Possession of drug paraphernalia and PC 148(a)(1)-Resisting/Delaying a Peace Officer. LOCATION DESCRIPTION: This incident occurred inside 848 Summit Avenue #1. The location is a rear duplex to the rear of a long east-west driveway running along the north side of 844 Summit Avenue‚ which faces the street. EVIDENCE: Items Description 1) Methamphetamine‚ approximately 6.08 grams of a white crystal substance resembling methamphetamine‚ which was packaged
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Theories of Addiction: Methamphetamine Users’ Explanations for Continuing Drug Use and Relapse The preclinical models used were constructed to draw attention to the unique side of addiction behavior (Newton‚ De La Garza‚ Kalechstein‚ Tziortzis‚ & Jacobsen. 2009‚ p. 295). “These include Negative Reinforcement (“Pain Avoidance”)‚ Positive Reinforcement (“Pleasure Seeking”)‚ Incentive Salience (“Craving”)‚ Stimulus Responsive Learning (“Habits”)‚ and Inhibitory Control Dysfunction (“Impulsivity”)”
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The Soothing Sensation That is Bath Salts Introduction “Oh yeah‚ me and my girlfriend have a big bag of lavender bath salts sitting at home‚” was the initial reaction when I asked a fellow engineer to portray as a testimonial for our borderline inappropriate bath salts infomercial. Contrary to popular belief‚ this new synthetic drug is far away from producing any effects that are similar to that of a relaxing bath. Until recently‚ bath salts were popularized to be a “legal high.” In order to tip
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wrote‚ “Why Privacy Matters Even If You Have ‘Nothing to Hide’”‚ it gives some examples of how peoples’ online activity can look suspicious‚ even if it is nothing at all. One example is about a guy who bought numerous books on how to manufacture methamphetamine. To the government‚ it could seem as if this guy is trying to build a meth lab‚ but in reality‚ he is an author that is writing a book where the main character makes meth. Citizens that are doing things that may look suspicious‚ but are actually
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lengthy chase. Hours earlier‚ Stewart’s 5-year-old son Jordan was asphyxiated with a plastic bag over his head at the family’s home in Spanaway. Investigators discovered a jar of Lady Bubbles "bath salts‚" a powerful stimulant chemically similar to methamphetamine and snorted like cocaine‚ in Stewart’s pocket. Yesterday‚ toxicology results from the Thurston County Coroner confirmed that both Stewart and Sampels were high on the drug at the time of their deaths.” The active ingredients‚ the stimulants
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"In Australia‚ Methamphetamines is the fastest growing concern of all illicit drugs. Discuss” Methamphetamine is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant drug. It can also be known as meth‚ chalk‚ ice and crystal and takes the form of a white‚ odourless‚ bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol. Methamphetamine can be taken orally‚ smoked‚ snorted‚ dissolved in water or alcohol and injected. In Australia‚ Methamphetamines is the fastest growing concern of all
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The Meth Epidemic The origin of methamphetamine in the U.S. started on the west coast in the state of Oregon. This is a man-made drug that is easily “cooked” in kitchens across the U. S. Pseudoephedrine is the main chemical ingredient in the drug and also the key component of cold remedies such as Sudafed. The Pseudoephedrine is combined with other chemicals readily available in gas‚ rubbing alcohol‚ or drain cleaners. The effects of the drug are of a distinct deteriorating effect. Some people
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