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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limbic_system
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meth#Addiction
http://www.allpositiveoptions.com/APOMeth22.htm
http://www.kci.org/meth_info/msg_board_posts/030106/How%20much%20does%20meth%20cost.htm
http://www.amiright.com/parody/80s/thepolice53.shtml
http://www.drug-rehabs.com/addiction-treatment-cost.htm
http://www.treatment-centers.net/treatment-directory/australia.html
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
The Meth/Drugs Quiz
1. Name 3 ways of intaking meth
2. What is the punishment for the 2nd offense with drugs at JIS?
3. Describe in detial how meth is taken through injection
4. True or false: Methamphetamine has no medical use
5. Describe in detail what a recreational drug user is
6. What percentage of American high school seniors have tried meth atleast once in their life?
7. True or false: Constant use of meth causes irregular growth
8. True or false: A long term effect of using meth is rapid tooth decay
9. Is meth addictive?
10. Describe in detial how meth is taken using an empty lightbulb
2. What is the punishment for the 2nd offense with drugs at JIS?
3. Describe in detial how meth is taken through injection
4. True or false: Methamphetamine has no medical use
5. Describe in detail what a recreational drug user is
6. What percentage of American high school seniors have tried meth atleast once in their life?
7. True or false: Constant use of meth causes irregular growth
8. True or false: A long term effect of using meth is rapid tooth decay
9. Is meth addictive?
10. Describe in detial how meth is taken using an empty lightbulb
The History Of Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine was first synthesised in Japan in 1893, by chemist Nagayoshi Nagai. Cystallized methamphetamine was then synthesized by Akira Ogata in 1919. An the related compund amphetamine was synthesised in Germany in 1887.
One of Methamphetamines early uses was dring World War II, it was given to German and Japanese troops to make them feel invinsible, in order to make them more effective on the battlefield. It was also given to Adolf Hilter from his person physician, to treat depression and fatigue.
In the 1950s there was a rise in the legal prescription of methamphetamine to the American Public. The 1960s saw the start of significant use, and this is when people started to produce methamphetamine at home for personal use. The recreational use of the drug peaked in the 1980s
In 1983 laws were passed in the U.S. banning the possesion of trafficing of methamphetamine. This law was then passed in Canada 3 years later. From then on the American government has been tyring to eliminate the country of Meth Labs, but are unsuccessful, due to the amount of home made meth labs. The quest for total elimination of meth still continues today.
One of Methamphetamines early uses was dring World War II, it was given to German and Japanese troops to make them feel invinsible, in order to make them more effective on the battlefield. It was also given to Adolf Hilter from his person physician, to treat depression and fatigue.
In the 1950s there was a rise in the legal prescription of methamphetamine to the American Public. The 1960s saw the start of significant use, and this is when people started to produce methamphetamine at home for personal use. The recreational use of the drug peaked in the 1980s
In 1983 laws were passed in the U.S. banning the possesion of trafficing of methamphetamine. This law was then passed in Canada 3 years later. From then on the American government has been tyring to eliminate the country of Meth Labs, but are unsuccessful, due to the amount of home made meth labs. The quest for total elimination of meth still continues today.
Classes Of Drugs
There are 7 classes of Drugs:
- Hallucinogens: There are 3 types of Hallucinogens, psychedelics, dissociatives and deliriants. Hallucinogens can effect a person thoughts, emotions and consciousness.
- Herbal Highs: These drugs are usually sold in Head Shops and although they are legal, it doesn't generally mean they are safe
- Depressants: Depressants diminish a persons energy by usually depressing the body's nerve system. Barbituates, sedatives, alcohol and meprobamate are depressants
- Stimulants: Stimulants are drugs that make a person feel more alert or energized, cocaine and meth are stimulants
- Solvents: When solvents are inhaled they have a similar effect to alcohol, they make a perosn feel dizzy or euphoric. Gas lighter refils and aerosols are examples of solvents
- Narcotics: Narcotics produce feelings of happiness and sleepiness. Heroin and morphine are narcotics
- Sedatives: Sedatives depress the body's nerve system, causing the body to calm down or have a sleeping effect.
Local Rehab Centers
In Asia it is very difficult to find proper rehab treatment to counter a drug addiction, however Australia has many suitable rehab center, and is still quite close to Asia.
Here are a few examples of good quality rehab centers:
Here are a few examples of good quality rehab centers:
- Healing Haven -http://www.treatment-centers.net/treatment-directory/australia/healing-haven.html
- The Sanctuary at Bryon Bay - http://www.treatment-centers.net/treatment-directory/australia/the-sanctuary-at-byron-bay.html
- GATS Counseling & Treatment Services - http://www.treatment-centers.net/treatment-directory/australia/gats-counselling-amp-treatment-services.html
- The Radiant Group - http://www.treatment-centers.net/treatment-directory/australia/the-radiant-group.html
The average cost of a drug treament is US$1433 ( Rp14330000) however high quality drug treatment can rage between US$3800-US$7400 (Rp38000000 - Rp74000000)
My Addiction
Although I'm not addicted to drugs, I am addicted to many things. For example, I spend too much time on a computer game called World of Warcraft. However this addiction is different to a regular drug addiction, I am not physically addicted or phycologically addicted I simply play it because it is fun. I do though get carried away when playing WoW and usually play for up to 4-6 hours, but it is natural for people to get carried away when taking part if fun activites, so it cannot really be called an addiction.
However over the course of this project i have learned in depth about a drug addiction and how it builds. I have that a drug addiction can be much worse my computer game addiciton is it can escalate to a point were a person simply cannot function without the drug and it is on their mind 24/7. A drug addiction is also much worse than a computer game addiction since I only pay once per month, the price never varies, were as in a drug addiction the person's addiction wil increase meaning they have to take more and more drugs to soothe their nerves forcing to buy and spend more money on drugs. Eventually financially crippling to person. So I fully understand how difficult and tedious breaking a drug habbit can be.
However over the course of this project i have learned in depth about a drug addiction and how it builds. I have that a drug addiction can be much worse my computer game addiciton is it can escalate to a point were a person simply cannot function without the drug and it is on their mind 24/7. A drug addiction is also much worse than a computer game addiction since I only pay once per month, the price never varies, were as in a drug addiction the person's addiction wil increase meaning they have to take more and more drugs to soothe their nerves forcing to buy and spend more money on drugs. Eventually financially crippling to person. So I fully understand how difficult and tedious breaking a drug habbit can be.
Drug Movies
Over the past decade many movies have been made with a theme of drugs, and some have been made showing the use or influence of Methamphetamine
- Rules of Attraction: This movies stars Jessica Biel and James van der Beek. It takes place at a college in New Hampshire, it is about a very eventfull college party, that takes some odd turns
- Trainspotting: This movie stars Ewan McGregor. It takes place in Edinburgh, and is about a person who tries to break a drug habit, but along the way expereince many twists
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