True Facts about Methamphetamine 
 
Methamphetamine, Also known as Meth, is a stimulant drug. Stimulants speed up the body and change how the brain works. Other know names for meth: ice, speed, glass, chalk and crystal are just a few. Meth can be smoked, snorted, swallowed and injected the most common form of meth is a white odorless powder that dissolves in water very easily. Meth users say the high from meth can last anywhere from 15 minutes to 12 hours.
Meth is a extremely addictive drug, it only takes a one time use to become an addict of this terribly deadly dangerous drug!
Some of the side effects of using meth may include weight loss, an over abundance of energy, high fevers, stomach cramps, damaged brain cells, high blood pressure, breathing problems, lung and nose damage, hallucinations, feeling like bugs are cralwing all over the skin, severe tooth decay, feelings of being anxious, afraid or very depressed and convulsions.
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overdose can cause heart failure and death. Methamphetamine takes away a persons ability to feel happiness and or pleasure. Picture yourself not being able to laugh or even smile - - - Horrible isn't! Yet there are people in this world who have experienced this due to meth use. 
 

Great Website Resources

Parents:

http://www.TheAntiDrug.com    informs parents about drugs and how to talk to teens about them.

http://www.drugfree.org/Parent   tool kit and parent resource, advice for raising healthy teens

http://www.NetSmartz411.org   internet safety

http://www.timetotalk.org

www.intheknowzone.com

www.parentsempowered.org State of Utah site, but filled with great parent info for all

www.drugfree.org/notinmyhouse

www.inhalants.org

www.inhalants.com

www.jasonfoundation.org

www.deadlygameschildrenplay.com

www.madd.org

www.streetdrugs.org

www.alcoholfreechildren.org

www.jointogether.org

http://www.notmykid.org/

http://www.drugfreeactionalliance.org/

www.BeInTheKnowRI.com Local South county RI Site that is presently under construction but stay tuned!

 

Teens/Youth

www.abovetheinfluence.com

www.freevibe.com

www.justthinktwice.com

www.joinhandsday.org