DAT METHAMPHETAMINE AND DAT ECSTASY

Brought to you by 5 bros: Matt (the bro),

Lindsay (the BA), Saurin (the sir), Laura (the impure) & Cameron

METH: WHAT IS THE DRUG?

Meth is a shortened version of its full name, methamphetamine

IUPAC name N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine, formula

C6H5CH2CH(CH3)NH(CH3)*
Used by prescription and by abuse
Prescribed for medical reasons (ADHD) Abused for recreational purposes (druggies) and for boosting competition in

sporting events (DAT SPEED)

Looks a little like this:

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*For all the AP Chem Tops Nerds * *Credit goes to the RChem

Recipe for the Red, White and Blue Method: 1) Get dat sudafed 2) Put it in dat methanol 3) Drain dat psudeodrine that forms (coffee filters) 4) Heat dat ish, remove dat ethanol 5) Add dat red phosphorus and dat HCl (aq). 7) Add dat sodium hydroxide 8) Add dat ether 9) Evaporate dat mixture 10) ???? 11) PROFIT!!!!

METH: HOW ITS MADE

BREAKING BAD

METH: ITS FORMS, AND HOW TO TAKE IT

Comes in a white or yellowish crystalline powder,

crystals, or pills.
Odorless, bitter tasting, dissolves in water or alcohol

Can be swallowed, snorted, smoked or injected

any way to get it into the bloodstream and to the brain

METH: HOW IT WORKS

Meth is a synthetic

stimulant that acts upon the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), more specifically the synapses between neurons in the brain Pleasure center of brain affected by an excess of dopamine (limbic system) Reuptake of dopamine blocked, leading to high levels of the chemical in the brain. Dopamine: reward, motivation, pleasure, motor function

METH: ADDICTIVENESS & HIGHNESS

Meth is an extreme stimulant very effective at

increasing dopamine levels in the brain Druggies are quick to develop a tolerance because of the extreme highs they feel when on the drug and consequently the deep lows they feel when off (Baseline phenomenon) The high lasts 6 to 8 hours because of how effective methamphetamine is in releasing dopamine and blocking its uptake

METH: WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU IF YOU TAKE IT (IN THE 100M DASH)
Physical:
Hyperactivity Dilated pupils Flushed skin Excessive sweating Restlessness Irregular heartbeat Diarrhea Constipation Blurred vision Dizziness Tremors Insomnia Convulsions Numbness Heart attacks Strokes DEATH

Phychological:
Euphoria Anxiety Increased libido (sexual desire) Alertness Increased energy and self-esteem Aggressiveness Psychomotor agitation (unnecessary motions caused by anxiety Dermatillomania (skin picking) Delusions of grandeur Hallucinations Repetitive and obsessive behaviors Paranoia Amphetamine psychosis http://www.tubechop.com/watch/619788

METH: WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU IF YOU TAKE IT (IN THE 26.2 MILE MARATHON)
Psychological/behavioral Physical:
Violent behavior
Psychosis Mood disturbances Delusions Paranoia Homicidal and suicidal thoughts

Anorexia Meth mouth (decay of teeth and erosion of enamel)

METH: HOW TO ACQUIRE IT/PUNISHMENTS FOE DAT ISH.

Methamphetamine is a Schedule II stimulant, meaning there is a

high risk of abuse

Street names: Ice, speed, chalk, crystal, glass, crank, yaba, fire,

tina, tweak, poor man's cocaine, uppers, trash, yellow barn, methlies quick, stove top, go-fast

Basically dont do it:

10 grams = 5 years in prison 100 grams = 10 years in prison Felony, with fines from $1000$15000 and jail time from 1year - life

Making meth possessing meth with the intent to sell possession of drug paraphernalia with the intent of taking meth

METH: IMPACT ON DAT COMMUNITY

Employment for addicts?

Relationships for addicts?

Manufacturing in a community?
Introduces the risk of toxic gases, fires, and explosions

Pregnancy in the presence of meth?

Decreases blood flow to dat baby

2009 Survey on the Prevalence on Methamphetamine Abuse 8th grade 10th grade 12th grade Lifetime Past Year Past Month 1.6% 1.0% 0.5% 2.8% 1.6% 0.6% 2.4% 1.2% 0.5%

METH: TREATMENT FOR DRUGGIES

Cognitive-behavioral interventions Matrix model: behavioral therapy, family

education, individual counseling, 12-step support, drug testing, encouragement for nondrug-related activities

ECSTASY: WHAT IS IT THE DRUG?

MDMA synthetic drug with

stimulant and psychoactive

properties
Chemically similar to methamphetamine, with consequently

similar effects
Derived from an essential oil of the sassafras tree Looks a little like this:

ECSTASY: ITS FORMS, AND HOW TO TAKE IT

Comes in the form of capsules or tablets
Size shape and design vary
Often branded with designer symbols

You swallow said pills. Or crush them and

dissolve them in dat drink.

ECSTASY: HOW IT WORKS

Ecstasy acts upon neurons in the brain by

stimulating the release of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine and then blocking the reuptake of these neurotransmitters, leaving them in the synapse. This changes the brain's neural firing and causes an ecstatical experience.

ECSTASY: WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU IF YOU TAKE IT (IN THE 100M DASH)
Mental stimulation
Emotional warmth Enhanced sensory Rapid eye movement Interference with bodys

perception Enhanced physical energy Nausea Chills Sweating

ability to regulate temperature (rarely, but occasionally lethal) Teeth clenching

Muscle cramping Blurred vision

ECSTASY: WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU IF YOU TAKE IT (IN THE 26.2 MILE MARATHON)
IT IMPAIRS DAT MEMORY

LONG TERM BRAIN INJURY

Depression Lack of eating or sleeping Neglecting health Reduced energy levels Higher risk for colds, flus and infections

ECSTASY: EFFECT ON DAT COMMUNITY

Arguments in dat household

Relationships for druggies?

Lethal health problems, leading to financial and work

relationships Driving for druggies?

ECSTASY: ADDICTIVENESS AND HIGHNESS

43% of users met the Averages 3-4 hours,

accepted diagnostic criteria for dependence Withdrawal symptoms

Fatigue

Loss of appetite
Depressed feelings

up to 24 hours Some symptoms have been reported to persist up to FOURTEEN days after use

ECSTASY: STREET NAMES/PUNISHMENTS FOE DAT ISH.

Goes by the name of E X XTC Adam Eve Roll Bean Clarity Essence Lovers Speed

Basically dont do it:

Penalties for possession, delivery, and manufacturing of the drug can include fines as high as $100,000 and up to 99 years or life in prison, depending on the amount seized.

THANK YOU,
THANK YOU

WORKS CITED
http://www.ecstasyfacts.org/

http://www.methproject.org/
http://www.acde.org/common/ecstasy.htm