Crystal meth Health Project

Crystal Meth Short Story&Information By:Kathy Nguyen Info: Myth: Crystal Meth is impossible to be unaddicted to. Fact: Crystal meth is hard to resist when already tried, but it is possible to quit it. Myth: Takes a while for it to show effects. Facts:Smoking or injecting Crystal Meth can produce effects within seconds. Short Term: Anxiety – Paranoia -Confusion -Loss of appetite -Increased Activity -Insomnia -Euphonia Long Term; Mood Disturbance -Dependence – Extreme Weight Loss -Hallucinations -Stroke -Psychosis Legal Status: Illegal to Produce, supply or possess it. It is also illegal to allow premise to be used for supply. producing crystal meth Street names: Ice, Glass, Christina, Tina, Crystal Methylamphetamine, Crystal Methaphetamine. Appearance:Clear crystal Chunks , similar to appearance to ice or glass, orderless and colourless. How it is abused:Abused because of its can be smoked or injected. Extra info. OVERDOSE: It is very important for people to know the signs of an overdose to make sure it can be treated quickly and effectively. They include: -Loss of consciousness or coma -Faster breathing -Seizures or uncontrollable —-twitching -Overheating -Racing or irregular heart beat -Chest pain WHERE TO GET HELP: If you, a family member or a friend has a problem with substance use, there are ways to get help. One option is to talk to someone you trust such as your doctor, a teacher, a health nurse, or a guidance or addiction counselor. Or others. -Centre for …