2. History of Meth
Meth was first made in Germany 1887. Then, it was made
more potent by the Japanese in 1919. During World War II
methamphetamine was widely used by troops. After the
war supplies were made public, and meth was abused at a
large scale. Meth was available to treat depression and to
help with weight loss in the 1950. The abuse of this drug
continued to increase, and was later made illegal in 1970.
3. Usage
There are many ways meth can be taken into
the body. Meth can be snorted, injected
intravenously, smoked. It can also be taken in
pill form.
6. Chemicals
Meth is made out of the drug amphetamine,
which is then combined with a variety of
dangerous chemicals. Some of these include
battery acid, drain cleaner, and antifreeze.
7. Effects
Meth is very harmful for the body. It can affect many aspects of the
body. It can also lead to jail time.
● extreme weight loss
● disturbed sleeping patterns
● nausea
● increased heart rate
● liver, kidney, and lung damage
● hyperactivity
● delusions of power
● irritability
● aggressiveness
8. Effects on body systems
Nervous:
Meth changes chemicals in the brain and can cause anxiety, confusion,
and insomnia.
Cardiovascular:
Meth can cause high blood pressure and increased heart rate.
Digestive:
Meth makes you lose your appetite which affects this system because
you aren’t getting nutrients.
Respiratory:
If meth is smoked then it could lead to respiratory problems.
9. Medical Uses
This drug can be used in low doses to treat
ADHD. It is also sometimes used to help obese
people lose weight.
10. Mixing
If you use meth and mix it with another drug or
drink alcohol it could be fatal. Meth on its own
is horrible for your body, but using multiple is
likely to lead to a quick death.
11. Conclusion
In conclusion, doing meth is extremely harmful.
It can have a particularly negative effect on
families because of it’s effect on the brain.
People on meth become violent, paranoid, and
a threat to civil society.
