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Crystal meth Health Project
Crystal Meth Short Story&Information
By:Kathy Nguyen
Info:
Myth: Crystal Meth is impossible to be unaddicted to.
Fact: Crystal meth is hard to resist when already tried, but it is possible to quit it.
Myth: Takes a while for it to show effects.
Facts:Smoking or injecting Crystal Meth can produce effects within seconds.
Short Term: Anxiety
- Paranoia
-Confusion
-Loss of appetite
-Increased Activity
-Insomnia
-Euphonia
Long Term; Mood Disturbance
-Dependence
- Extreme Weight Loss
-Hallucinations
-Stroke
-Psychosis
Legal Status: Illegal to Produce, supply or possess it.
It is also illegal to allow premise to be used for supply. producing crystal meth
Street names: Ice, Glass, Christina, Tina, Crystal Methylamphetamine, Crystal Methaphetamine.
Appearance:Clear crystal Chunks , similar to appearance to ice or glass, orderless and colourless.
How it is abused:Abused because of its can be smoked or injected.
Extra info.
OVERDOSE:
It is very important for people to know the signs of an overdose to make sure it can be treated quickly and effectively. They include:
-Loss of consciousness or coma
-Faster breathing
-Seizures or uncontrollable —-twitching
-Overheating
-Racing or irregular heart beat
-Chest pain
WHERE TO GET HELP:
If you, a family member or a friend has a problem with substance use, there are ways to get help. One option is to talk to someone you trust such as your doctor, a teacher, a health nurse, or a guidance or addiction counselor. Or others.
-Centre for Addiction and
-Mental Healths Information
-Centre at 1 800 463-6273
-Kids Help Phone at 1 800 668-6868
-Ontario Drug and Alcohol
-Registry of Treatment at 1 800 565-8603 or www.dart.on.ca
-Street Involved Youth Program, please visit www.youthskillszone.org
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