Saturday, December 3, 2011

Meth

Resource: http://drugabuse.gov/drugpages/methamphetamine.html

Obviously we all know that drugs are a terrible thing. Drugs are nothing to mess with. Meth is one of these very dangerous and terrible drugs. Meth's full name is methamphetamine. Meth is a very addictive stimulant. It lasts very long and toxic to dopamine nerve terminals in the central nervous system. Meth is a white, odorless, and bitter tasting powder either taken orally or by snorting or injecting. The rock crystal can also be heated and smoked. Some street names for methamphetamine are meth, speed, chalk, ice, crystal, or glass. Some of the effects of meth are, "wakefulness and physical activity, produces rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat, and increased blood pressure and body temperature.". Long term use of meth may lead to mood disturbances, dental problems, violent behavior, and confusion. All the users though, especially ones who inject are at risk for HIV and hepatitis.

All drugs are really bad for you and shouldn't be touched anyway, but its best to know what will happen to you if you do. First of all, drugs are illegal, so it may just make your life change forever if you ever get caught. I believe there should be more drug avoidance programs to help people get over addictions and never try them at all. The more informed someone is about the subject, the more will probably get peer pressure off their back.

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