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What
is Methamphetamine?
Methamphetamines
are synthetic stimulants that are
produced and sold illegally in pill
form, capsules, powder, and chunks.
A
white, odorless, bitter tasting crystalline
powder that can be easily dissolved
in water or alcohol.
It
can be mixed with water for injection
or sprinkled on tobacco or marijuana
and smoked. Since methamphetamine
will vaporize rapidly, some heat the
drug and inhale the fumes that are
released.
Methamphetamines
may be known as meth, crank, glass,
speed, crystal, ice, batu, chalk,
shabu, or zip.
"Ice"
is a large crystal form of high-purity
methamphetamine hydrochloride. Ice
derives its name from its appearance:
large, clear crystals that resemble
chunks of ice, shards of broken glass,
or rock candy.
More
information on meth
Want
to know what meth really does to your
brain?
Mind
over Matter:
Your Brain's Response to Meth
Know
the Signs
How
can you tell if a friend is using
meth? Some of the signs are:
- increased
alertness
- sense
of well-being
- paranoia
- intense
high
- hallucinations
- aggressive
behavior
- increased
heart rate
- convulsions
- extreme
rise in body temperature (as high
as 108 degrees which can cause brain
damage and death)
- uncontrollable
movements (twitching, jerking, etc...)
- violent
behavior
- insomnia
- impaired
speech
- dry,
itchy skin
- loss
of appetite
- acne,
sores
- numbness
More
information on Signs and Effects
of Meth Use
Is
it worth it?
A
person aged 18 or over convicted
of the crime of Criminal Possession
of Dangerous Drugs may receive a
sentence in the State Prison for
a term not to exceed 5 years and/or
a $50,000.00 fine. One exception
to this is Criminal Possession of
Marijuana under 60 grams is punishable
of a fine up to $500.00 and imprisonment
in the County Jail up to 6 months.
A person aged 18 or over convicted
of the crime of Criminal Distribution
of Dangerous Drugs can be sentenced
to imprisonment in the State Prison
for a term not less than two years
up to life in prison and/or a $50,000.00
fine.
A person commits the offense of
Criminal Distribution of Dangerous
Drugs if the person sells, barters,
exchanges, gives away, or offers
to sell, barter, exchange, or give
away any dangerous drug.
A person 18 years or older convicted
of the crime of Criminal Production
or Manufacture of Dangerous Drugs
may be imprisoned in the State Prison
for a term of not less than 5 years
up to life in prison and/opr a $50,000.00
fine.
A person commits the offense of
Criminal Production or Manufacture
of Dangerous Drugs if the person
knowingly or purposely produces,
manufactures, prepares, cultivates,
compounds or processes a dangerous
drug.
Juveniles
may be tried as an adult with the
same penalties.
Do
you need help? Or, know someone who
does?
Talk
to a caring adult that you trust.
This may be a relative, a youth group
leader, a guidance counselor, a teacher.
The
following numbers are staffed by trained
professionals and are available 24
hours a day 7 days a week, unless
noted. These hotline #s and web sites
can provide you with resources and
referrals, and even shelters if necessary.
YOUTH
CRISIS HOTLINE
1(800)448-4663
Anonymous. Available 24 hours a day.
No problem is too big or too small.
YELLOW
RIBBON PROJECT
(303)429-3330,3531,3532
www.yellowribbon.org
Helps prevent teen suicide.
INTERNATIONAL
REFERRAL SERVICE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
www.befrienders.org
HOW
TO PREVENT TEEN SUICIDE
www.suicidology.org
NATIONAL
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE
1(800)422-4453
www.childhelpusa.org
VIOLENCE
RESOURCES
www.child.net/violence.htm
Help yourself if no one else will.
Just one call can end a problem.
NINE
LINE
1(800)999-9999
www.covenanthouse.org
For teens in crisis with families
or schools.
AL-ANON/
AL-A-TEEN
1(800)344-2666
www.al-anon.alateen.org
For friends and family of people who
have drinking problems.
NARCOTICS
ANONYMOUS
www.na.org
When you need help with drugs.
CHILDREN
OF THE NIGHT
1(800)551-1300
www.childrenofthenight.org
Help for runaway teens.
NATIONAL
RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD
1(800)621-4000
info@nrscrisisline.org
GAY,
BI OR QUESTIONING TEENS
www.outproud.org
They may have the answers you are
searching for.
TEEN
AIDS HOTLINE
1(800)2344-TEEN
Local Resources:
Flathead
Valley Chemical Dependency Center
756-6453 or 892-7900. You can visit
with someone there 1-2 times before
a parent needs to be involved.
Help
Hotline: 752-8181
Flathead
CARE: 751-3710
Whitefish
CARE: 862-8600 X448
Alcohol
& Drug Counseling Chemical Dependency
Services 756-9040
Alcoholics
Anonymous (for info on Narcotics Anonymous
Meeting times) 257-7185
More
Help
Helpful
Links for Teens:
Tips
for Teens: The Truth about Meth
IAm4Teens
FreeVibe
Media
Links on Meth
Who's
Got the Power? You or Drugs?
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