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Catalyst 5/27/14Turn in LSD/psilocybin poster in the
back if you have it
Write down and answer the following questions on your Catalyst sheet:
What is one pro and one con of marijuana use?
Why can marijuana be dangerous for teenagers?
LSD/Psilocybin PostersTurn in your posters
Finals (Writing Component)THURSDAY/FRIDAY (MAY 29/30)
One 3x5 index card of notes allowed! Must be your own. Must be turned in with your written final.
4-5 short answer questions on this drug unit
Make sure you study your notes and understand the effects of drugs on the brain and on society
Multiple Choice FinalNext week
Around 70+ questions
Covers 10.1 – 10.13
Mr. White Cooking Meth
10.12 Methamphetamine5/27/14
MethamphetamineStimulant
Temporarily increases mental and physical functions
Not naturally occurring; made by humans in labs
Comes in both powder and crystal form Can be injected, smoked, or snorted
High potential for abuse and addiction
Effects of Methamphetamine Increased alertness, concentration, & energy
Euphoria
Restlessness & twitching
Aggression & feelings of power
Paranoia (and hallucinations in some cases)
Picking at skin
“meth mouth” Loss of teeth due to poor oral hygiene
Video: Faces of Meth
History of Methamphetamine Synthesized by a Japanese scientist in 1893
Crystal meth synthesized shortly afterward in 1919
Used by soldiers on both sides in World War 2 to combat fatigue
1950s – legal prescription of methamphetamine for a variety of conditions from depression to obesity
1960s – motorcycle gangs in the US begin to manufacture meth
Nowadays, 80% of meth used in the US comes from Mexican cartels and 20% from smaller meth labs in the US Homemade meth can be made from cold medicine, which
contains pseudoephredine
Meth & the BrainMeth has a similar structure to
dopamine
Meth enters the neuron and forces the natural dopamine into the synapse, increasing dopamine levels
dopamine methamphetamine
Mouse Party: Meth
Meth: Not Even Once Ad Campaign
Methproject.org
Article: North Koreans on Meth
As you read, answer these following questions:
1. What are some of the reasons North Koreans use methamphetamine?
2. Which gender and age group is most likely to use meth in North Korea?
3. How is teenage use of meth in North Korea similar to teenage use of marijuana in the US?
Mr. Pan’s 2-Week Notice