This document discusses the effects of methamphetamine (meth) on the body. It notes meth can negatively impact physical appearance and breathing, and may even cause death. Short term effects include changes in appetite, heart rate, and behavior, as well as hallucinations. Long term effects involve damage to organs like the liver, kidneys and lungs, as well as increased risk of diseases and mental health issues like depression. A quiz link is provided to test understanding of the content.

1. Meth
By Zachary Alb

2. How it affects the body
1. It could make you less attractive.
2. It could make it hard for you to breath do to the effects on the respiratory system.
3. It could kill you.
4. It could cause you to have mental breakdowns.
It affects the body in many ways.

3. Short term effects
1.Loss of appetite
2.Increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature
3.Dilation of pupils
4.Disturbed sleep patterns
5.Nausea
6.Bizarre, erratic, sometimes violent behavior
7.Hallucinations
8.Panic
9.Convulsions, seizures and death from high doses

4. Long term effects
1.Liver, kidney and lung damage
2.Destruction of tissues in nose if sniffed
3.Respiratory (breathing) problems if smoked
4.Infectious diseases and abscesses if injected
5.Malnutrition, weight loss
6.Severe tooth decay
7.Depression
8.Damage to the brain similar to Alzheimer’s disease,stroke

5. Follow this link for the quiz
http://www.quiz.biz/quizz-784143.html