This case involves the suspect being arrested for H&S 11377(a)-Possession of Methamphetamine, H&S 11364(a)-Possession of drug paraphernalia and PC 148(a)(1)-Resisting/Delaying a Peace Officer.…
Part III, aspires to put a ‘human face’ on the rising problem of crystal methamphetamine…
This article dealt with the aspects of the new and rising epidemic to which is referred as “bath salts”, or methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV). The author shows an example of the effects of the drug by using set person, Mr. S, to show what happens to the average bath salt user. Mr. S is a fifty year old man who has had a prior substance abuse to methamphetamines and a history of violence resulting in incarcerations. After extensive tests, however; Mr. S did come up negative for HIV, gonorrhea, hepatitis, and chlamydia which would make one believe there is no necessary connection between disease and synthetic drug use/abuse. Mr. S’ case with synthetic drug abuse did, however; show a dependency for the substance. The case report tells how each of the three times Mr. S was discharged from his psychiatric holds/evaluations that he would relapse and continue the use of the drug. The discussion after the case study tells how there are three ways to partake in the use of these bath salts (inhalation, injection, and ingestion). At the end of the discussion it repeats how the substance is legal and how there is still many things unknown about it.…
Ecstasy, also referred to as MDMA on the street is a synthetic stimulant and a mild hallucinogen. When the ecstasy enters the body it triggers the release of dopamine, but the major effect is that it blocks the reuptake of serotonin and releases the stored serotine. SpongeBob in this picture is extremely relaxed and full of excitement, and he is a bundle of energy after just partying all night without a sense of exhaustion. The physical effects of MDMA include severe overheating, increase blood pressure, dehydration, and death. Ecstasy works a an agonist, and this picture relates to this drug because he is on a high at this moment, he is relaxed, yet shows no signs of exhaustion, he is going nonstop.…
Methadone has been discovered from 1930 for getting relieve from pain. It had been not before 1960’s that methadone was first used to assist handle heroin and morphine followers. So, before knowing about how long does methadone stay in your system you need to be aware of some of the facts about methadone.…
The article showcases Jenkot’s study of different roles involved in creating methamphetamine and highlights the respect a meth-producing group has for its individuals taking on specific roles.…
Franks, Eric 7/27/16 WST 320 Gender, Drugs and Alcohol Arizona State University Professor Herson Putting People first: Substance use treatment and public health How do we put people first when dealing with substance use and treatment, how does this effect public health, and where do people who use fit into these as it relates to gender? How do these converge into a public health option? One such treatment option to mitigate public health risks is a Needle Exchange Program, also referred to as a Needle Syringe ¬¬¬¬¬Program (NSP). What is the current medical approach to this health option? It is not a uniform practice in the US, this being, a directly federally funded and nationally implemented option, and is…
So with the easy production and distribution of crystal meth, we cannot just stereotype this drug abuse to one particular minority or subculture. Further more, the majority of homosexuals who report the use of crystal meth, only report it because of the contraction of HIV.…
Methamphetamine, “Ice, speed, chalk, crystal, glass, crank, yaba, fire, tina, tweak, poor man’s cocaine, uppers, trash, yellow barn, methlies quick, stove top, go fast.” (what is meth) , part of the amphetamine drug class, loosely known as uppers for the way they cause the user to become jittery and feel highly energetic, is gripping and wrenching the lives of Americans young and old across the nation. What is it made of? Why is it so appealing? How is it infesting itself into the schools, communities and lives of Americans? Why is it so addictive? Why is it so dangerous? Just how many Americans does it affect? What is law enforcement doing? How is it causing crime, violence, and arrests to rise? What are policy makers doing about it? All of these things will be herein explored, but one thing is certain, Methamphetamine use in America is an epidemic and should be treated as such.…
This paper will attempt to prove my view of the exchange of hypodermic needles and its consequences in today's society. This practice is legal in some states and has reduced the spread of HIV but is it our job to provide this service to junkies? I will try to prove my point.…
Crystal meth, methamphetamine, glass, or whatever the chosen name, the reality is, Meth is a problem in the Inland Empire. Meth use in the Inland Empire is a problem because it destroys families, the community, and the abuser. Families are torn apart because of meth use and children are taken into the care of CPS; Child Protective Services. The crime rate in the community is higher than that of communities that don’t have meth users. Methamphetamine is a dangerous drug that damages the lives of the abusers and innocent bystanders, but with the right knowledge of what causes people to use meth, recovery for addicts can become more available to help stop the problem of meth use.…
Methamphetamine – most commonly used drug in Australia. It has become the single biggest health and law issue for regional communities.…
The abuse of Crystal Meth is a serious problem that it doesn’t only affect the person abusing the drug but it can affect the family. Some people really don’t know the big problem of Crystal Meth. Some people choose to use Crystal Meth for so many reasons. In order for people to better understand the use of Crystal Meth this paper is going to give you a description of what is Crystal Meth and the effects the drug has, the signs and statistics, how can meth affect the body, and how to overcome meth addiction. But first I’ll begin by sharing a real life story of a family that was affected by crystal meth.…
Crack, booze, pot, meth- from bustling cities to the serene countryside, the atmosphere surrounding an adolescent is permeated with drugs. Substance abuse has been an ever-growing problem in modern society, considering the amount of users today in comparison to half a century ago. In the 1990s, prescription drug abuse witnessed its first skyrocket. The use of drugs such as Vicodin and Oxycontin, increased by a staggering 343% between 1990 and 2005. From then on, drugs would become increasingly popular and would be more commonly distributed. In modern society, opioid use has become a regularity for a multitude of people, including the disadvantaged, the wealthy and successful, the middle class, and has recently been directed towards young adolescents.…
The living environment in Brazil and Canada have drastically evolved since the 1900’s. However, the HIV/Aids virus is still current in both societies. The research conducted by Carlos F. Ca´ceres (2002) explores the different backgrounds and societies of the gay population in Brazil. It concluded that high social status gay men only interacted with other gay men in contrast to those in the middle and low class who interact with men of both homosexual and heterosexual preferences. This, therefore, puts gay men of low social status at a greater risk for HIV/Aids than those who are less unfortunate. Alcohol in Brazil is also heavily promoted as a leisure context and is seen as a social norm for males to consume. (Carlos F. Ca´ceres, 2002) Gay…