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Rural Crime & Justice CenterA University Center of Excellence
Minot, North Dakota
For
Kids
History of Methamphetamine
History of Methamphetamine1887
Amphetamine was first created in Germany.
1919Methamphetamine, a form of amphetamine, was created in Japan.
History of Methamphetamine
1920’s – 1960’s
Widely used and accepted worldwide for a variety of reasons.
Some people used it properly, while others abused it.
History of Methamphetamine1970
The Controlled Substances Act limited the reasons to use, make, and sell methamphetamines and all other drugs.
What is methamphetamine?
What is methamphetamine?
What is methamphetamine?
A powerful central nervous system stimulant.
The drug works directly on the brain and spinal cord.
What is methamphetamine?
There are many chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters.
What is methamphetamine?
Methamphetamine affects the chemicals that regulate our mood, sleep and appetite.
What does it look like?
Powder
Rocks/Chunks
What does it look like?
Crystal Pills
What does it look like?
What does it look like?
There are many different colors:• White is common • Yellow, brown, gray, orange, pink, blue, green
Street Names
•Chikin or Bird•Tweak•Anny•Meth•Nazi Dope•Crank
Street Cost
How much for one gram?
How much for an ounce?
$200
$2,500-3,500
Who is using?
• Youth as young as 4th grade
• Adults with a variety of jobs
and economic status
• All races/ethnic backgrounds
How is it taken?
•Smoked (most common in North Dakota)
•Injected•Snorted•Eaten
Signs & Effectsof Use
Short-Term Effects
• Euphoria (high)
• Sleeplessness (trouble sleeping)
• Decreased appetite (not hungry)
• Hyperthermia (high body temperature)
• Seizures
Short-Term Effects
• Increased heart rate, blood
pressure, and respiration (heart is pounding & breathing hard)
• Excessive perspiration (sweating)
• Hyperactivity
Long-Term Effects
•Damage to many parts of the body, including
the brain, heart, lungs,
kidneys, and liver
•Paranoia and confusion
Long-Term Effects
•Extreme weight loss (skinny)
•Intense body odor (stinky)
•Insomnia (can’t sleep)
•Hallucinations(seeing & hearing things)
•Psychotic behavior (acting strange)
Signs & Effects
Sores and skin infections
“Crank Bugs”“Meth Mites”
Signs & Effects
“Meth Mouth”
Tooth decay
Grinding teeth
Methamphetamine use over time
A quick look at 10 years of changes…
Impact on Society
Criminal ActivityCriminal Activity
Methamphetamine can be related to other crimes:
• Theft & identity theft
• Domestic violence & child abuse
• Weapon offenses & homicide
• Fire & arson
What can you do?What can you do?
•BE AWARE
•KEEP YOURSELF SAFE
•TELL SOMEONE
QUIZ TIME!If you see If you see
SHHHH! SHOUT!
a mouse… a megaphone…
What year was methamphetamine created?
1919
QUESTION #1
Methamphetamine is also known by this name...
Chikin or bird
QUESTION #2
CLUE
This is one way that methamphetamine can be put into the body…
QUESTION #3
InjectedCLUE
Methamphetamine comes in 4 forms.
Name one.
QUESTION #4
Name one of the different
methamphetamine colors.
QUESTION #5
What is a sign that someone is using
methamphetamine?
QUESTION #6
What do you do if you see “drug
activity?”
QUESTION #7
Tell someone!
What do you say if someone offers you methamphetamine?
QUESTION #8
Any Questions?