Hawaiian Ice: Plague of the Islands Methamphetamine, or simply called “meth”, has been recognized as one of the most dangerous and highly addictive drugs on the planet. Meth is a stimulant that provides a high lasting from 30 minutes to six hours or possibly more. (Meth, Para 8) It all depends on your bodies reaction to the drug. Meths dangerous reputation does not come from the acute effects, but from its highly addictive qualities. Some people can become addicted after one hit. The state of Hawaii is no exception to this. Hawaii’s meth problem is one of the largest in the whole country. Meth has been the cause of community degradation on the island since it was introduced to the state. Drugs, whether they are illegal, pharmaceutical,
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(Hawaii Threat, Para 15) The state was an easy target for meth because of the close knit family and social groups and lack of organized crime. Today, however, most of the meth imported into the state comes from California and Mexico through drug cartel operations. (Hawaii Threat, Para 15) The drug is also produced locally on a small scale. Users normally prefer the pure smokable form which is dubbed “ice”. This form is the easiest and fastest to ingest. Compared to the rest of the United States, Hawaii’s meth problem is quite possibly the largest in the country. Meth seizures by police are twice as high as marijuana, cocaine and heroin combined. (Hawaii Threat, Para 12) Hawaii is number two in meth related medical cases treated in America. Workers in the state are also four times more likely to test positive for meth. Hawaii ranks as number one in the nation for workplace meth use. (Hawaii Meth, Para 2) The prevalent reason for workplace use of meth is that it provides a stimulation that allows a worker to be focused and alert. Many people work mind-numbing, tedious jobs. The use of meth allows them to get through their long work days and gives them the kick needed to do their job. (Star Ad, Para …show more content…
Meth is known to cause rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, and a condition most commonly known as “meth mouth”. (Meth, Para 10) Meth addicts are known to lose their teeth at a rapid rate due to a variety of causes such as prolonged poor oral hygiene and meth induced decay. Meth is known to cause psychological effects mainly heightened awareness, insomnia and restlessness. Meth use over time has been associated with anxiety, depression, violent and even suicidal behaviors. The highly addictive nature of meth causes users to quickly develop a dependence. Withdrawal or cutoff from the substance causes a crash which can lead to the user being fatigued and lethargic for extended amounts of time. The crash from meth withdrawal is even more severe than cocaine related
(Hawaii Threat, Para 15) The state was an easy target for meth because of the close knit family and social groups and lack of organized crime. Today, however, most of the meth imported into the state comes from California and Mexico through drug cartel operations. (Hawaii Threat, Para 15) The drug is also produced locally on a small scale. Users normally prefer the pure smokable form which is dubbed “ice”. This form is the easiest and fastest to ingest. Compared to the rest of the United States, Hawaii’s meth problem is quite possibly the largest in the country. Meth seizures by police are twice as high as marijuana, cocaine and heroin combined. (Hawaii Threat, Para 12) Hawaii is number two in meth related medical cases treated in America. Workers in the state are also four times more likely to test positive for meth. Hawaii ranks as number one in the nation for workplace meth use. (Hawaii Meth, Para 2) The prevalent reason for workplace use of meth is that it provides a stimulation that allows a worker to be focused and alert. Many people work mind-numbing, tedious jobs. The use of meth allows them to get through their long work days and gives them the kick needed to do their job. (Star Ad, Para …show more content…
Meth is known to cause rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, and a condition most commonly known as “meth mouth”. (Meth, Para 10) Meth addicts are known to lose their teeth at a rapid rate due to a variety of causes such as prolonged poor oral hygiene and meth induced decay. Meth is known to cause psychological effects mainly heightened awareness, insomnia and restlessness. Meth use over time has been associated with anxiety, depression, violent and even suicidal behaviors. The highly addictive nature of meth causes users to quickly develop a dependence. Withdrawal or cutoff from the substance causes a crash which can lead to the user being fatigued and lethargic for extended amounts of time. The crash from meth withdrawal is even more severe than cocaine related