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Health Risks Shortness of breath Coughing Chest pain Dizziness Lack of coordination Tissue irritation Contact burns Open sores on face, hands and arms
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Health Risks. Shortness of breath. Coughing. Chest pain. Dizziness. Lack of coordination. Tissue irritation. Contact burns. Open sores on face, hands and arms. CHEMICAL BURNS. Severe caustic burns on skin, eyes, mouth, and esophagus (if swallowed). Health Risks. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Health RisksShortness of breathCoughingChest painDizzinessLack of coordinationTissue irritationContact burnsOpen sores on face, hands and arms
Severe caustic burns on skin, eyes, mouth, and esophagus
(if swallowed)
CHEMICAL BURNS
Increased energy
Health Risks
Headaches, nausea and fatigueExcessive loss of weight
EuphoriaDecreased appetiteIncreased heart rate, abnormal rhythm,
high blood pressure, heart attackDizzinessSeizures
Health Risks
CancerBrain, liver and kidney damageBirth defects and miscarriages
DEATH
Powerful addiction -unable to stop use, increased tolerance of the drug, withdrawal symptomsNeurotransmitters “turned off”
Brain Changes with Meth Use
PET scans comparing control, Meth users with 6 mo-5years abstinence, and patients with Parkinson’s Disease, showing decreased dopamine transporter activity in the caudate and putamen. 25% decrease for Meth users, and 60% for PD.
McCann 1998
DO NOT ENTER•Interrupting a chemical reaction –
Can Cause an Explosion and Fire
CALL LAW ENFORCEMENT
Who Do I Call?
• Indiana State Police 1-800-742-7475 or
1-800-622-4962 – Drug Tip Line• Perry County Sheriff Department (547-2441)• Tell City Police Department (547-7068)• Cannelton Police Department (547-2111)• Anonymous Crime Tip Line (547-9563)
IS IT WORTH IT?
A YEAR ON METH
IS IT WORTH IT??
NO!!!
