that the truth can often be misleading. Since the first episode of Frontline‚ aired in 1994 as a satirical TV-series on Current Affairs programs (‘A Current Affair’ ‘Sixty Minutes’ etc.)‚ people have been exposed to the problematic nature of news delivery within capitalists’ societies where profits are a consideration. Frontline reveals how the truth can become a casualty in the scramble for ratings. Throughout the series‚ Frontline producers expose the lengths Current Affairs programs will endeavour
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and was in line to go to college on scholarships for wrestling and possibly baseball as well. Everything looked good for Joe until the day he decided to use methamphetamines. Purpose Statement: In the next several minutes I will be explaining why meth is so terrible and why you should all do whatever you can to help others avoid this drug. I will be going over the chemical makeup of methamphetamines‚ it’s production‚ the environmental implications‚ the physical effects on the methamphetamine user
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April 2013 Meth and Death Tina‚ ice‚ or the poor mans cocaine‚ have been destroying the lives of millions and breaking apart families for decades now. Although it is nothing new‚ people still don’t understand the distinct difference between methamphetamines and crystal meth. Methamphetamines are a schedule II drug and are available to the public through a prescription that cannot be refilled‚ for the needs such as obesity‚ attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. Crystal meth is a street
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Meth… Beyond The High Sarah Substance Abuse and Treatment Glass‚ crystal‚ chalk‚ and ice. These words by themselves appear harmless. Just simple nouns used in the everyday hubbub of conversation. However‚ according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse‚ those four words are also used as street names for the highly addictive drug‚ Methamphetamine. The drug Methamphetamine‚ more commonly referred to as meth‚ is an addictive stimulant that affects the central
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English 255 March 21‚ 2013 Crystal Meth Can Destroy Families Introduction 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
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BREAKDOWN OF METH IN BODY- Introduction- Methamphetamine is generally referred as “meth”. It is often used for many reasons such as to attain a short-term joy‚ improve sexual experiences‚ promote insomnia and enhance motivation. The breakdown of Meth – When methamphetamine is ingested‚ it affects the digestive system. Here is the procedure of breakdown. The Alimentary Canal - Meth mouth is used to describe a meth consumer’s the rotten and decayed teeth; there are many reasons why this happens
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article “The Multiple Truths about Crystal Meth among Young People Entrenched in an Urban Drug Scene: A Longitudinal Ethnographic Investigation” by Dayna Fast‚ Thomas Kerr‚ Evan Wood‚ and Will Small highlight the escalation of drug use among youth. The study goes to recognize the rapid growth of meth abuse among youth in affiliation to the social context of individuals. Like any drug there are risks of social and health-related infliction associated with meth use‚ and are often considered by the user
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Powers of Meth Meth abuse is common in many countries. Meth has become a very large problem right here in the low country. Lots of money is spent to rehabilitate addicts‚ to stop drugs from coming into the US and to stop drug related crime. Meth destroys lots of families; however the power of knowing what this drug can do has the possibility of stopping people from even trying it. Meth can cause extreme difficulties and problems for the addict’s family and friends. When a person is on meth it is
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Savanna “Meth Isn’t Worth Messing With” Daly‚ Melissa. "Meth: Isn’t Worth Messing With." Current Health 2 35.1 (2008): 26-29. Health Source - Consumer Edition. Web. 28 May 2014. "I didn’t think it was a big deal‚" says Jose‚ now 17‚ of his first time trying crystal meth. When Jose was 13‚ a girlfriend offered him some‚ saying it would give him a good rush. He figured‚ why not — it would just be a one-time thing. "I’d smoked marijuana before‚ but I didn’t know how to deal with this high‚" says
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addicted. Meth is used through injection‚ smoked‚ ingested‚ or snorted. The drug stimulates the central nervous system‚ because of a dramatic dopamine increase. Dopamine is directly related to the pleasure functions in the brain‚ which relate to reward and motivation. Due to large amounts of dopamine‚ the high from meth makes positive feelings such as a sense of wellbeing‚ increased confidence‚ and alertness/wakefulness. Meth is known to have similar effects as cocaine does‚ however meth acts on the
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