Methamphetamine Stimulant that speeds up the central nervous system.

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Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine

Transcript of Methamphetamine Stimulant that speeds up the central nervous system.

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Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine

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MethamphetamineStimulant that speeds up the central nervous system

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Physical Effects of MethAccelerated or Irregular heart beatRapid breathingHigh Blood PressureConvulsionsHeart Attack StrokeHallucinationsSkin Picking

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CocaineRapid acting, powerful and highly addictive stimulant.

It can be smoked, eaten, snorted or injected.

The method of consumption affects the length of the high.

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Crack CocaineCrack Cocaine is the freebase form of cocaine that can be smoked.

Most addictive form of cocaine.

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Physical Effects of CocaineIncreased heart rateConstricted blood vesselsIncreased blood pressure and temperature

TremorsParanoiaCardiac Arrest (often leading to death)

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HeroinOpiate that is a processed form of morphine

Can be injected, snorted or smoked.

Tolerance quickly develops

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Physical Effects of HeroinSlowed breathingMuscle weaknessDecreased kidney functionPneumonia Infection of the heart lining and valves

Collapsed veinsDecreased liver function