The Affects of Methamphetamines

Most criminological research focuses on communities, where some assume and think that small towns are quite safe and crime-free environments. Meanwhile, using methamphetamine has become surrounded in rural parts of the country. In her book Methamphetamine: A Love Story, Rashi K. Shukla focused and enlightened on the understudied of poverty and drug abuse. Through her journey, she proves emotionally how meth has become the spotlight to the lives of some residents. In the process of uncovering how and why she participated in their drug using careers, Shukla tells how the lifestyle surrounding meth use becomes as addicting as the drug itself and highlights the unsustainability of meth addiction and the struggles

“Meth, not even once” is a popular phrase that is associated with this drug. This drug has many known horrible effects associated with it, plus many effects more I am sure are going to be discovered over time. I am intending to cover the history, effects, the different categories of meth abuse, and the withdrawal effects of Methamphetamine in this paper, and what to do if you suspect someone you know is using meth.

The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids’ campaign for The Meth Project- Meth: Not Even Once “was founded in 2005 by the Thomas and Stacey Siebel Foundation, in response to the growing Meth epidemic in the U.S. Today, the Meth Project is a program of the national nonprofit organization The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids. The Meth Project is a large-scale prevention program aimed at reducing Meth use through public service messaging, public policy, and community outreach. Central to the program is a research-based marketing campaign, community action programs, and an in-school lesson all designed to communicate the risks of Meth use” (http://www.methproject.org/about).

The addiction of methamphetamine amongst juvenile’s and adults has reached epidemic proportions that affect the individual, families and communities. Methamphetamine abuse has crossed all social economic boundaries that have negatively impacted law enforcement, social and clinical services. According to Anglin, Burke, Perrochet, Stamper and Dawud-Noursi (2000), methamphetamine, also known as meth, crystal, or speed, is a substance that affects the central nervous system creating a stimulant effect that can be injected, smoked, snorted, or ingested orally. Individuals who use meth for an extensive period of time tend to become addicted and will likely need to continue to use meth at high levels for its effects to continue to provide the euphoric symptoms and sensations. Anglin, et al, also describe methamphetamine as a derivative of amphetamine, this form of amphetamine was often used for medication purposes in the 1950’s and 1960’s to treat symptoms of depression and obesity. Durell, Kroutil, Crits-Christoph, Barchha, and Van Brunt (2008), also stated that illicit methamphetamine use is a public health concern in the United States with an increase use among teens and young adults in the 1990s. The Mental Health Services Administration conducted a national survey on meth use in the United States and found that currently as least a half a million of Americans used or have used methamphetamine. Meth use is an epidemic that is slowly becoming a destructive

outside suppliers and distributers, local meth “cooks,” and customers – i.e. addicts. In the book

23. The illicit manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine in the United States today is due to the involvement of…

The abuse of methamphetamine is a very serious problem in the United States. According to one national survey, approximately 10 million people in the United States have tried 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.” It is a

Methamphetamine is the most addictive drug used today. It appeals to people of all ages, and is not a respecter of person. It is creating a society with no future. Unless we as a society can contain and stop this issue, there will be no hope. What is the federal government doing to stop this problem? How are Pharmaceutical companies reacting to this issue? What are the effects on the general public? This is just some of the issues that were discussed in Frontline’s ‘The Meth Epidemic’ video. We will attempt to answer these questions throughout this paper.

A recent report found a reduction in meth lab seizures in the state. Although this is good news, it isn’t a accurate picture of the problem. In 2014, Iowa law enforcement seized 64,000 grams of meth, which is the largest volume they have seized in nine years. This shows that while home meth labs are down in the state, meth is being brought into the state and is still a pretty big problem.

CM Gilmore met with all members of the household during a home visit. VC Aubrey Smith disclosed no concerns in the home; however, Bmo's behavior appeared to be very bizzare. Evidence by constantly talking, and constantly moving during the interview. Due due to the concerned behavior from the school, and pedatrician, Sharon Beall. Bmo was drug screened, and tested positive for Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, and Methadone. Bfa was not drug screened throughout the investivation, due to his demeanor being calm and normal. Bfa has been coperative with the child throughout the investigation. VC Aubrey Smith recently had to appear in court due to a truancy case. Judge Flanagan ordered for the case to be tranferred to ongoing due to the information

Meth is a drug not only a problem in the cities, but has become a larger problem for rural areas. The production of meth is relatively inexpensive, so many individuals produce meth in what is known as a clandestine lab. During the production of meth, mixing the dangerous toxic chemicals together release a horrid smell that is highly toxic. In producing meth in cities is difficult because of the odor it leaves behind, this is the reason meth labs are in rural areas.

In this paper, we will address three strategies to combat the abuse of meth: Fear and Drive Reduction model, Disruption by shock tactics and Cognitive Dissonance strategy. We will see these methods in use campaign against and increase awareness of the ail effects of meth in order to get people serious about this epidemic has ravaged Montana.

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 way we plan on eliminate the supply of methamphetamine in the US is by Med Code. Med Code is a data base program that tracks every time someone buys any over the counter medicine that has the ingredients of Pseudoephedrine or Ephedrine in it. The reasoning for tracking these to ingredients is because they are two of the most common ingredients used to make meth. How Med Code works is ever store will be equipped with an ID scanner. Every time someone buys any over the counter medicine they will have to get there ID scan. If the medicine they are buying has the ingredients of Pseudoephedrine or Ephedrine in it there name will go into the data base program Med Code and will be logged. This data base program Med Code will flag anyone that has

The medical use of amphetamines was common in the 1950/60's when they were used to help cure depression and to help the user lose weight. An amphetamine is a drug that is a stimulant to the central nervous system. Amphetamines are colorless and may be inhaled, injected, or swallowed. Amphetamines are also used non-medically to avoid sleep, improve athletic performance, or to counter the effects of depressant drugs. Amphetamines are addictive. Because of this, when the user discontinues use or reduces the amount that they use, withdrawal symptoms may occur. Some withdrawal symptoms are as follows: severe exhaustion, deep sleep lasting from 24 to 48 hours, psychotic reaction, extreme hunger, deep depression, anxiety reactions, and long but