1.5 billion Addicts use crystal meth.
People between the ages 15 and 26 to be at most risk for using, and become addicted to crystal meth.
Source:
http://aids.about.com/od/substanceabuse/a/crystal.htm Crystal meth is classified as Schedule II. It is a concentrate and highly potent if meth with dangerous side effects.
Crystal Meth
Crystal meth is highly illegal. Abuse of crystal meth may lead to severe physical dependence.
Crystal meth is very dangerous. It is highly addictive, and can easily poison you or kill you.
I chose this because I heard about crystal meth being a highly dangerous drug. So I wanted to research on it to see if it is true.
Brain damage
Stroke or death
Coma
Distinct physical symptoms
Weight loss
Tooth decay
Cracked teeth
Hallucinations
Sores on body by scratching
Psychosis
Erratic
Violent
Ecstasy is classified as schedule I. It is a synthetic drug with hallucinogenic properties. 2007-12 million individuals in the U.S alone who had used ecstasy once in their lifetime.
2009-ecstasy in the U.S had increased by 37% within one year.
Source:
http://www.ecstasy.ws/e-statistics.htm Ecstasy is very dangerous. You can get dehydrated very easily and or die from it.
I chose this substance because I was wondering what it was. I knew something about each of the other substances but I did not know anything about this particular one.
Damage
cells
Produce serotonin Mood Appetite Pain Learning Memory
Self-confidence
Energy
Peacefulness
Empathy
Acceptance
Teeth
clenching
Loss of inhibition
Nausea
Blurred vision
Chills
Sweating
Blood pressure (high)
Ecstasy is illegal in all countries in the world under a UN agreement.
Ecstasy
Steroids are not as dangerous compared to the other drugs but can really affect you and your body negatively.
I chose this because I knew that a lot of athletes use steroids, so I wanted to find out more about it.
Stunted growth
Puberty changes
Abnormal sexual development
Severe acne
Excessive body and facial hair
Deepened voice
Permanente fertility
Disruption of menstruation cycle
Muscle
Steroid possession in Canada is NOT illegal according to Sgt. Luc
Breton (Drug Awareness Co-ordinator of New Brunswick RCMP).
Steroids are classified as anabolic. It seems to pop up regular news.
5% of teen boys use steroids.
2.5% of teen girls use steroids.
Source:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/steroids.html
Steroids
Heart
damage
High blood pressure
Stroke
Liver disease
Cancers (digestive)
Reduced fertility
Risk of breast cancer
Sleeping difficulty
Alcohol English 135 Milton Krivokuca Melonie McGee 10 April 2011 Alcohol can be harmful to a person’s health when too much is consumed. When consuming a lot everyday a person could become an alcoholic. There are a lot of risks when becoming an alcoholic. For instance, it could affect a person’s performance on the job and even affect a person’s relationship with family. A person who becomes an alcoholic should quit drinking because it could cause cirrhosis, pancreatitis, and alcohol poisoning…
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go to drug of many, alcohol, is a deeply studied substance that has been present throughout history and never fails to stir up controversy. In more recent years, many people have risen up and have taken a stand against alcohol because of the detrimental effects it can play on your life and your body. To combat these crusaders against alcohol, others have chosen the other side to try and prove that there is nothing wrong with spirits and to let everyone know the potential health benefits it may provide…
COMM 3P14 – Media Industries Tobacco Advertising is Illegal, but Advertising for Alcohol is not, Is This Hypocritical? Rebecca Stewart 4574927 Russell Johnston Seminar 3 November 11, 2012 Advertisements are a vital part of any company’s marketing strategy, and are used to inform or persuade an audience about a certain product or service. In fact, North American companies are among the world’s highest advertisers (Boone et al., 2010, 502). Today, an average consumer is exposed to hundreds…
of Georgia, 2013). Alcohol not only effects men and women differently, but the effects it has on infants to adults. Focusing on adolescents and adults in this segment with a slight emphasis on differential effects on men and woman and the brain allows us to understand why the BAC and legal drinking age is in effect. Our brains are formatted and sculpted based upon our experiences. These experiences vary from person to person and significantly impact people differently. Alcohol has a deleterious influence…
