Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth Murphy NC

With repeated use, Meth can “turn off” the brain’s ability to produce dopamine, leaving users unable to experience any kind of pleasure from anything other than more and more Meth.Meth is derived from amphetamine, and is commonly made using the base chemicals ephedrine or pseudoephedrine found in over-the-counter medicines.

Appalachian Community Services
(828) 837-0071
330 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC
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(866) 464-9115
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612 Mocksville Avenue
Salisbury, NC
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Greensboro, NC
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First Step Farm of WNC Inc
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Candler, NC
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Family Net of Catawba County
(828) 695-6500
1985 Tate Boulevard
Hickory, NC
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(282) 320-8956
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(336) 691-0773
1205 West Bessemer Avenue
Greensboro, NC
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Family Alternatives
(910) 862-3286
109B West Mills Street
Elizabethtown, NC
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(800) 672-8255
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A Helping Hand of Wilmington
(910) 796-6868
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Wilmington, NC
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(919) 684-3850
2213 Elba Street
Durham, NC
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(828) 733-5889
360 Beech Street
Newland, NC
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Facts and Adverse Effects of Meth

Pleasure centers of the brain are adversely affected by the stimulant effects of the Methamphetamine (Meth) which is a highly addictive synthetic stimulant. Even more addictive than heroin. Meth is sometimes referred to as “Speed,” “Chalk,” “Ice,” “Crystal,” “Glass,” “Crank,” “Yaba,” “Fire,” Tina,” and “Tweak.” Meth releases high levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which stimulates brain cells, enhances mood and body movement, and regulates feelings of pleasure. With repeated use, Meth can “turn off” the brain’s ability to produce dopamine, leaving users unable to experience any kind of pleasure from anything other than more and more Meth.Meth is derived from amphetamine, and is commonly made using the base chemicals ephedrine or pseudoephedrine found in over-the-counter medicines. Other common household products can be added to make Meth, including: acetone (nail polish remover), iodine, anhydrous ammonia (fertilizer), hydrochloric acid (pool chemicals), lithium (batteries), red phosphorus (matches or road flares), sodium hydroxide (lye), sulfuric acid (drain cleaner), and toluene (brake fluid).

Although there are multiple ways to produce Meth, most involve the use of toxic and volatile substances that can pose a threat to the surrounding area. An odor similar to that of cat urine and other offensive fumes often signify that an illegal M...

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