MethamphetamineBy

Angie GarciaSun Chhor

Robert LinthicumRuby Cortez

ACETONE: NAIL POLISH REMOVER OR PAINT THINNER

LITHIUM: BATTERIESTOLUENE:

BRAKE FLUIDHYDROCHLORIC ACID:

REMOVES RUST FROM STEELPSEUDOEPHEDRINE:

FOUND IN COLD MEDICINE

RED PHOSPHORUS: MATCHBOXES OR ROAD FLARES

SODIUM HYDROXIDE: LYE

SULFURIC ACID: DRAIN OR TOILETTE BOWL CLEANERS

ANHYDROUS AMMONIA: FERTILIZER OR COUNTERTOP CLEANER

Statistics of Teens using Crystal Meth

• In 2010, the use of meth was down about 60% to 80% from 1999’s statistics among 8th, 10th and 12th graders when meth use was first measured.

• The 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that 1.2 million Americans over the age of 12 used meth at least once in the 12 months before the survey was taken. Meth statistics from the 2010 Monitoring the Future study reported that 1.2% of 8th graders, 1.6% of 10th graders and 1% of 12th graders used meth at least one time in the 12 months before the survey was taken.

• 1 in 33 teens has tried meth. Almost ¼ say it’s easy to get meth.

• Survey includes 2600 students aged 12-17 at 43 high schools.

• 1 in 10 say they have been offered meth. • Students who admit to ever using meth say

they first tried meth at age 12, on average.

http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500368_162-3274335.html

What’s the ultimate cost????

The Ultimate Cost!

Resources for Meth treatmentIf you are concerned someone you care about is using Meth and needs help, consult the resources below to find

a treatment facility or support group near you.

• MFI Recovery Center – 951-683-6569– 5870 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA

• Chapman House Inc– 951-781-3479– 3894th 4th Street Riverside, CA

• National Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator– 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

• National Mental Health Services Locator• Narcotics Anonymous• Crystal Meth Anonymous

– 888-491-6121• American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

http://www.methproject.org/action/get-help.html

Crystal Meth and Science • 1.2.A Explain the impact of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use on brain

chemistry, brain function, and behavior.• 1.7.A Analyze the consequences of binge drinking and its relationship to cancer; to

liver, pancreatic, and cardiovascular diseases; and to a variety of gastrointestinal problems, neurological disorders, and reproductive system disorders.

• Grade Level: High school

• Incorporate into a nervous system lesson plan. – Anticipatory set: Show a video of the effects of crystal meth that leads into the lesson grab students

attention– During lecture: Include a slide in the PowerPoint presentation that talks about how drugs affect the

nervous system include visuals

Sources

• www.Methproject.org

• http://www.drug-rehabs.org/drug-statistics.php

• http://local.soberrecovery.com/Meth_Addiction_Riverside_CA-r1299081-Riverside_CA.html

• www.co.blue-earth.mn.us/documents/methprs.pdf

Pictures of the Effects of Crystal Meth