This paper will examine the drug known as the name of methamphetamine. An overall drug classification will be given which will include the use, abuse, the effects and health issues that may arise by using this drug. I will also be discussing the health effects of individuals participating in sexual activities while on methamphetamine.
Choosing a colony is harder than it looks! Both colonies are a good choice, but only one can be chosen. Of course you want to join the colony that has the most advantages which will benefit you in the long run, so I will be comparing and contrasting both colonies to list the benefits you want. Bradford's colony won’t abandon you and will embrace you as a family member. While on the other hand, if you are on Captain John Smith's Crew you will get to travel the sea and claim new territory, but if you get sick or injured you will be left for dead. Advantages and disadvantages we all have our own thirst for adventure and will make it hard to choose between the two colonies.
Methamphetamine: A Love Story is a book documenting the lives of various people who were immersed in the culture of using, selling, and manufacturing methamphetamine. Through interviews with over 30 individuals, Rashi Shukla brings to light the drastic effects that manifested when this drug took over their lives. Shukla aims to “illuminate this dark world,” (Shukla 2016, p. 11), and to provide insight as to why methamphetamine becomes more than just a drug to those involved with it.
The meth epidemic of the United States has been invasive and problematic from the time it was introduced from the early 1900’s until now. Though introduced through pharmaceutical companies for treatment from depression to colds, the drug has become one of America’s most addictive, abusive, and destructive drugs. The economy and the role of the government, as well as pharmaceutical companies, play the main role in how meth was introduced and the reason it is still abused today. The novel, by Nick Reding, titled Methland follows the effects of meth on a small town, but it also gives us insight in to how these three factors play a major role in the making, use, abuse, and distributing of this drug. This paper will follow the timeline of methamphetamine and what was going on in the economy as well as government action.
Methamphetamine, (a synthetic drug with more rapid and lasting effects than amphetamine, use illegally as a stimulant and as a prescription drug to treat narcolepsy and maintain blood pressure) was develop from its parent drug, amphetamine, (a synthetic, addictive, mood-altering drug, use illegally as a stimulant and legally as a prescription drug to treat children with ADD and adults with narcolepsy) and was used originally in nasal decongestants and bronchial inhalers (NIH, 2015). Meth is a dangerous and potent chemical and, as with all drugs, a poison that first acts as a stimulant, but then begins to systematically destroy the body, meth is a synthetic (man-made) chemical. Meth is commonly manufactured in illegal, hidden laboratories, mixing
Today, methamphetamines are abused throughout the US. It has spread like wildfire, starting on the West Coast. Today, meth does not discriminate and will affect every race, culture, age, and socio economic level. Meth users range from the most prestigious political figures, all star athletes, famous celebrities, re-known musicians, honest business men/women, respectable housewives/husbands, honor students, to your street drug dealers and junkies. Many truck drivers and bikers are notorious for abusing meth.
There is a significant difference in tooth brushing frequency when using methamphetamine. The mean decayed, missing and filled teeth score was 10 and there was an association between the mean addiction. Users who were using this drug for less than four years had fewer missing teeth compared to those who were using meth for more than four
The Article discusses how the meth rampage in America, has essentially destroyed people, and their communites. This drug started on the west coast but eventually spread to the east. Meth is easily, and cheaply made. Yet has permanent effects, and destroys lives, and town. The toxic ingredients in meth lead to server tooth decay known as meth mouth. The teeth become black, stained, and rotting. The teeth and gums are destroyed form the inside, and the roots rot away. It also causes open sores, weight loss, and will make you look twenty years older than you really are. One puff will keep you up for 24 hours. Methamphetamine is a manmade chemicals, battery acid, drain cleaners, and anti-freeze., as well as amphetamines, which is from cold medicine.
I chose Methamphetamines because of how fast the drug causes users to go downhill. When meth became the drug of choice in Arizona, within a couple months entire neighborhoods were garbage strewn, and the physical effects of the drug became apparent in anyone using. Friends disappeared off the radar, to be seen a month later, unemployed, paranoid, scabbed and thin. I would like to learn more about the history and long-term effects on the body from methamphetamines.
Generally, a person will go through a cycle of predictable behavior after starting meth. Immediately after taking it the user will feel a rush which involves the most exhilarating feelings. Next, they experience the high which can last for several hours. The actual rush and high is what everyone is trying to achieve. In order to keep this high the user will often binge, meaning they will continue to take meth for hours. This binge can last for days. Eventually the user will experience “tweaking” which may cause the user to become violent or delusional. Finally the user will experience the crash. Since the addict has been using meth for several days they may have had little or no sleep and their bodies have become
Drug abuse can affect a person both physically and mentally. People mostly aware of drugs toxic effects on different vital organs like brain, liver, heart, kidney etc. Usually less attention is given to the drug’s effect on skeletal system. Methamphetamine is familiar for its CNS stimulant effect. Several mechanism of action of its toxicity on CNS has been studied. Its effect on liver, heart, kidney is almost known. But information regarding effect of methamphetamine on the skeletal system is still in dark. To our knowledge, bone quality study of metamphetamine abusers yet uncovered and can be a treasure of scientific investigation.
The purpose of this experiment was to visualize the interaction that charges have with one another and how charges move within the physical world. There was no quantitative data collected, each tool qualitatively displayed its data and observations of the displays were recorded. Numerous models were utilized to display various principles of charges like charging by friction or contact, polarization, charging by induction, and electrical discharge. We utilized an electroscope, a rubber rod, animal fur, pith balls, a Van de Graaf generator, acetate and vinyl strips, cotton, wool, and a Leyden jar to construct the subsequent models. By using the visual and sound information given by the different models, we were able to make observations about
Through a child’s eyes, one might find that the world is perceived quite differently. They view the earth in complete opposition to adults, as their imagination is far more broad than than the mind of a grown-up. Tragic events are seen through a filter of innocence. However, how does this point of view taint a story? In Persepolis, Marjane illustrates her thoughts she had as a child on adult matters, such as the wars and revolutions in 1980’s Iran. Since the younger Marjane first understood very little about what was currently happening, her mind told a completely different story than a more knowledgeable adult mind would
Drugs have been around for a very long time. They are used for a variety of reasons. Some of these reasons include relaxation, socialization, curiosity, stress relief, or a form of escapism. However, most people don’t know the threats and danger that it can cause to the body. In this paper, we are going to examine the changes that happen inside the brain due to the effects of different drugs. We will look closely at how drugs such as hallucinogens, ecstasy, cocaine, heroin, and cannabis affect an individual psychologically. I will explain the origin of the drugs, how a person feels while on the drug, how the drugs
Methamphetamine also affects the user’s mouth. This is often referred to as “meth mouth.” There are several factors which, when combined, create an environments that destroys the teeth, the blood supply and supporting tissues. Methamphetamine users are unable to take care of daily tasks, such as brushing and flossing, due to the crash affect of this drug which can last many days. When they are awake for long periods of time the energy bursts they experience do not allow them to concentrate
The use of drugs is a controversial topic in society today. In general, addicts show a direct link between taking drugs and suffering from their effects. People abuse drugs for a wide variety of reasons. In most cases, the use of drugs will serve a type of purpose or will give some kind of reward. These reasons for use will differ with different kinds of drugs. Various reasons for using the substance can be pain relief, depression, anxiety and weariness, acceptance into a peer group, religion, and much more. Although reasons for using may vary for each individual, it is known by all that consequences of the abuse do exist. It is only further down the line when the effects of using can be seen.