Methamphetamine

• It comes in many forms and can be taken in different ways, but two facts never change about the drug methamphetamine: It's addictive and it can kill. One day back in May 2006, Abbie R.*, then a junior attending a private high school in San Diego, California, went to school. But this wasn't an ordinary day: For the previous five days, Abbie had been abusing methamphetamine, a dangerous and potentially lethal drug. She hadn't slept in more than 120 hours; she could barely keep her eyes…

not observe any individuals at or around the home. Officers spoke with the caller, Maria Ortiz who said she had no idea who it was, but possibly could've been Larry DETTERY. ORTIZ related that DETTERY has been using drugs non stop including methamphetamines, heroin, and others. She said he has stayed with her for a brief period because he had no where to live, but he has been in and out of the house non-stop everyday with druggies and leaves empty baggies and needles all over her house. He…

on methamphetamines. Based on the fact that addiction is a common problem in America, Sheff (2008) writes on behalf of many parents who suffer in silence as they witness their youngsters turn into slaves of narcotics. Analysis In his memoir, Sheff (2008) admits that nine factories in the US produce the substance known as methamphetamines. In reality, the compound is produced in clandestine laboratories since the manufactures understands the harm that their product causes. Methamphetamines is…

INTRODUCTION: This case involves Suspect Winter being arrested for H&S 11377(a)-Crystal Methamphetamine. Suspect Meretta was cited and released in the field for H&S 11364(a)-Drug Paraphernalia. LOCATION DESCRIPTION: This incident occurred in the parking lot at 700 E. Washington Boulevard (Washington Park). EVIDENCE: • 2-Glass pipes approximately 3 inches in length with a bulb at the end, resembling a crystal methamphetamine pipe, with a white burnt residue inside. One pipe was found in…

According to the National Drug Strategy Household Survey, the overall use of methamphetamine has remained stable in recent years (National Drug Strategy Household Survey, 2013). However, there has been a shocking change in the preferred form of methamphetamine. In 2010, 51% of individuals who use methamphetamine preferred the powder form, while only 22% of individuals who use methamphetamine preferred ice (National Drug Strategy Household Survey, 2013). This survey was given again in 2013 and it…

Losing Everything To Methamphetamine I once knew a man who had the most illuminating smile. He loved sports,he loved to brag whenever his team won a game. This man had some of the strangest jokes one could ever hear,they were never funny, but you’d always laugh because of how funny he thought they were. He was just one of those people that made you happy seeing them happy.Always a smile on his face.This man is now in jail.Why?Meth.This man lost his job, he does not have a home, he doesn't have…

successful two-month drug bust where they seized a total of 720 litres (160 gallons) of liquid methamphetamine worth more than A$1 billion in street value. A Chinese man and three Hong Kong nationals were arrested as a result of their operations. According to Justice Minister Michael Keenan, the crime gangs are taking advantage of Australia's lucrative ice market. "Ice" is the street name for methamphetamine…

A Cheap Drug That Can Change Your Life Methamphetamine is a known drug that many addicts use. Unknowingly, this drug can be prescribed by a doctor yet most individuals know this poisonous drug as “crystal meth”, but has the brand name of “Desoxyn”. Not many individuals may know that this is and can be a seriously addicting stimulant to their mind and body. When it comes to methamphetamine there are five main ways that a person is able to consume this drug. The first way is by smoking the drug.…

Tweak: Growing Up On Methamphetamines invites readers to hear Nic Sheff and his struggle facing drugs. He grew up in San Francisco with easy accessibility of drugs. He sure enough became reliant on drugs, they used to be fun for him but he let it turn into a lifestyle of his. Nic is great at rationalizing things to himself which doesn’t come handy when he attempts to turn sober. Aside from some of the decisions he’s made while on drugs, Nic is highly intelligent however he allows the drugs to…

Methamphetamine can cause dramatic changes in a person’s physical appearance over a long period of abuse that include premature aging, extreme weight loss, and muscle atrophy, as well as “meth mouth”. “Meth mouth” is the term for the dental diseases and tooth decay often associated with chronic methamphetamine users. These diseases and decay are a result of decreased blood flow to the gums, grinding or clenching…