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Stimulants

Stimulants. What is Meth made of!?!?. Ephedrine (Cold Tablets) Pseudoephedrine (Cold Tablets) Acetone Alcohol (Isopropyl or Rubbing) Toluene (Brake Cleaner) Ether (Engine Starter) Sulfuric Acid (Drain Cleaner) Methanol/Alcohol (Gasoline Additives) Salt (Table/Rock)

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Stimulants

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  1. Stimulants

  2. What is Meth made of!?!? • Ephedrine (Cold Tablets) • Pseudoephedrine (Cold Tablets) • Acetone • Alcohol (Isopropyl or Rubbing) • Toluene (Brake Cleaner) • Ether (Engine Starter) • Sulfuric Acid (Drain Cleaner) • Methanol/Alcohol (Gasoline Additives) • Salt (Table/Rock) • Lithium (Batteries) • Anhydrous Ammonia (Farm Fertilizer) • Sodium Hydroxide (Lye) • Red Phosphorus (Matches/Road Flares) • Muriatic Acid • Iodine (Teat Dip or Flakes/Crystal) • Trichloroethane (Dun Scrubber) • Sodium Metal

  3. Types of Drugs • Illegal: • Methamphetamine (meth) • Cocaine – extremely addictive • Crack – More dangerous form of cocaine • Legal: • Nicotine – cigarettes (must be 18 to purchase) • Caffeine – soda, tea, coffee

  4. Effects • Short Term: • Increase in blood pressure and heart rate • Feeling of euphoria • Increased self-confidence • Intense high turns to an extreme low! • Long Term: • Depression • Paranoia • Malnutrition • Memory Loss

  5. Street Names • Meth: • “Crank” • “Speed” • “Ice” • Crack/Cocaine: • “Coke” • “Blow” • “Ice”

  6. Important Information • Stimulants function by speeding up the Central Nervous System (brain and spinal cord) • These drugs can be administered by injection using needles. Sharing needles increases the risk of contracting HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

  7. Important Information • HIV leads to AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) • Stimulants increase dopamine in the brain • Dopamine – a “feel good” chemical released in your brain

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