In this episode Mark and Cody discuss Meth! It’s all about Meth and drugs in this episode. Personal experiences with drugs and other mind altering substances, people that the hosts know who suffer, and also some information on what Meth is and how it effects the body.

 

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What is meth?

Methamphetamine is a powerful, highlyaddictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Also known asmeth, blue, ice, and crystal, among many other terms, it takes the form of awhite, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves inwater or alcohol.

Methamphetamine was developed early inthe 20th century from its parent drug, amphetamine, and was used originally innasal decongestants and bronchial inhalers. Like amphetamine, methamphetaminecauses increased activity and talkativeness, decreased appetite, and apleasurable sense of well-being or euphoria. However, methamphetamine differsfrom amphetamine in that, at comparable doses, much greater amounts of the drugget into the brain, making it a more potent stimulant.38 It also haslonger-lasting and more harmful effects on the central nervous system.39 Thesecharacteristics make it a drug with high potential for widespread misuse.

Methamphetamine has been classified bythe U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule II stimulant, whichmakes it legally available only through a nonrefillable prescription. Medicallyit may be indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivitydisorder (ADHD) and as a short-term component of weight-loss treatments, but theseuses are limited and it is rarely prescribed; also, the prescribed doses arefar lower than those typically misused.

The extreme psychological and physicaltoll that meth takes on the body makes it one of the most dangerous drugs onthe market. Meth deeply affects both a user’s brain and body, and thesesymptoms and warning signs are visible in a variety of ways.

One of the first symptoms of meth abuseis a sudden loss of interest in areas of life that were once important to theperson. Hobbies, relationships, and career goals will all begin to take a backseat to getting and using meth. Initially, many people will attempt to hidetheir drug use, but the longer someone uses meth, the more prominent it becomesin their lives. Methamphetamine chemically alters how a user thinks and feels,which can make what was once a recreational drug activity a major life priority.

People abusing or addicted to meth willexhibit a variety of behavioral and physical symptoms. Some of the most commonsigns of meth use include:

Hyperactivity

Twitching, facial tics, jerky movements

Paranoia

Dilated pupils

Noticeable and sudden weight loss

Skin sores

Rapid eye movement

Reduced appetite

Agitation

Burns, particularly on the lips orfingers

Erratic sleeping patterns

Rotting teeth

Outbursts or mood swings

Extreme weight loss

 

Another telling symptom of meth use is“tweaking” – a period of anxiety and insomnia that can last for 3 to 15 days.Tweaking occurs at the end of a drug binge when a person using meth can’tachieve a rush or high any longer. Tweaking can cause psychological sideeffects, such as paranoia, irritability, and confusion due to the desperationto use again. Tweaking from meth can also cause people to experiencehallucinations and become prone to violent behavior.

Another sign that someone is using methis the crash phase. During this period, the body is deprived of the dopaminethat meth was previously supplying and causes extreme exhaustion. A crash canlast anywhere from 1 to 3 days and is characterized by long periods of sleep,intense drug cravings, and depression

News:

Sick. "Jealous of your daughter'sboyfriend? Help her inject him with a meth overdose, bury him in a shallowgrave, then marry her yourself. It's the West Virginia way"

https://m.fark.com/goto/10625421/nypost.com/2019/11/18/dad-marries-daughter-has-sex-with-her-after-allegedly-killing-man-together-cop

Dumbass. "Fifty pounds of meth?Shoot, a fella could have a pretty good weekend not being able to answer basicquestions in Bellingham with that"

https://m.fark.com/goto/10686990/www.kiro7.com/news/local/50-pounds-meth-seized-during-bellingham-traffic-stop/3KS6WXMRS5EORL3LLWUMAV

Dumbass. "Take note, Farkers."Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriersfrom the swift completion of their appointed rounds" does not apply tometh"

https://m.fark.com/goto/10679924/www.redandblack.com/athensnews/athens-couple-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-mailing-meth-through/ar

Scary. "'Meth-induced paranoia' +AR-15 + Oklahoma RV Park"

https://m.fark.com/goto/10679524/kfor.com/2020/01/14/stray-bullet-narrowly-misses-garvin-county-couples-bed-after-neighbor-shoots-ar-

Follow up "Meth = Kryptonite"

https://m.fark.com/goto/10676153/pagesix.com/2020/01/11/hollywood-superman-suffocated-to-death-in-donation-bin-while-high-on-meth/%3F

Weeners "Man high on meth beats 15cops while beating"

https://m.fark.com/goto/10674114/www.wehodaily.com/news/man-high-on-meth-fights-off-15-police-officers-while-masturbating/%3Futm_sour

Dumbass "In today's "how inthe hell is this not a Florida story," Louisiana woman busted after hidingmeth in box labeled "dope""

https://m.fark.com/goto/10671493/710keel.com/monroe-woman-busted-for-hiding-meth-in-container-labeled-dope/%3Futm_source%3Dfark%26utm

Dumbass "Advice to drivers: Don'tpark illegally in handicapped-accessible spot if you have meth in the car"

https://m.fark.com/goto/10660942/www.omaha.com/news/crime/advice-to-drivers-don-t-park-illegally-in-handicapped-accessible/article_91

Amusing "Man on scooter tries tooutrun police, all the while trying to ditch pills, heroin and meth. Chase endswhen scooter finally falls over"

https://m.fark.com/goto/10658186/www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/man-on-scooter-leads-police-on-chase-arrested-for-meth-heroin/%3Fu

Sick "Alaska man smuggles $400K ofheroin and meth inside rancid goat intestines. That's offal"

https://m.fark.com/goto/10632292/news.yahoo.com/alaska-man-attempted-smuggle-400k-025929018.html%3Futm_source%3Dfark%26utm_medium%3Dw

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With all that being said if you orsomeone you know may be addicted to meth and want treatment then please callthe American Addictions Center. Their number is 18889692341.