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What is METH?

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Methamphetamine is a powerfully addictive stimulant that dramatically affects the central nervous system.
The drug is made easily in clandestine laboratories with relatively inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients.
These factors combine to make meth-amphetamine a drug with high potential for widespread abuse.

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 an odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that is usually white, but
can also be off-white, yellowish, or pinkish in color.

THE LONG TERM EFFECTS OF METH USE:

*Tooth decay
*Fatal kidney and lung disorders
*Possible brain damage
*Depression
*Hallucinations
*Disorganized lifestyle
*Permanent psychological problems
*Violent and aggressive behavior
*Weight loss
*Insomnia
*Behavior resembling paranoid schizophrenia
*Decreased social life
*Malnutrition
*Poor coping abilities
*Disturbance of personality development
*Lowered resistance to illnesses
*Liver damage
*Stroke
*Death

CHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, AND MORE CHEMICALS!

When you use Meth, this is what you are using:
*Drain Cleaner
*Battery Acid
*Anhydrous Ammonia
*Lye
*Freon
*Antifreeze
*Colman Fuel

Fact: Every pound of meth produced leaves behind five to six pounds of toxic waste.
Fact: Meth lab site cleanups can cost up to 10,000.

METH LAB

METH AND THE LAW!

Methamphetamine is a Schedule II stimulant, which
means it has a high potential for abuse.

For manufacturing, distributing, or delivering Meth
you could be sent to prison from 1 to 50 years!

For possessing Meth you could be sent to prison for
up to 5 years and pay a $1,000 fine!
You can be in possession of Meth if it is on your person,
in your car, or in your house. You can also be in your possession
if you are in someone elses car or house and you know Meth is there.



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