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MUST-WATCH VIDEO!
 "Meth
Is Death"
This is an off-site link
to must-have information
on the truth about
methamphetamine.
Parents are
strongly urged to watch the video
before allowing
their children to view it.
Viewer discretion is
advised.
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Meth Awareness
Presentation
Offsite link to "Faces of
Meth" Website
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General Methamphetamine
Information:
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This series of
photographs shows the effects of 10 years of
methamphetamine use, and yes, the the same woman is
shown in all of the photographs.
Years 1-5 left to
right
 
Years 5-10 right to
left
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Physical signs of meth
use include radical and rapid weight loss, loss of hair
and teeth, meth sores or "bugs". These signs are
usually accompanied by psychological changes that can
include extreme paranoia and aggressive behavior.
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Meth or "crank bugs", are
sores that chronic methamphetamine users often display.
These sores can appear anywhere on the body. |
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What does Meth look
like? Usually packaged in tiny jeweler's type zip lock
style baggies, methamphetamine is a light colored,
crystalline substance that can range from white to
yellowish, pinkish or bluish crystalline
powder. Close-up photo of crystal methamphetamine in
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Craig Police Corporal
Travis Young with baggie of crystalline powder that
field tested positive as methamphetamine. |
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Broken light bulb pipe. |
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Methamphetamine can
be smoked, injected or inhaled. Common methamphetamine
paraphernalia includes glass smoking pipes, broken light
bulbs used as pipes, syringes, straws and tiny zip lock
baggies.
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The most commonly used
syringes in our area are diabetic type syringes with
very fine needles and orange caps. If you
should find syringes or other paraphernalia, do not
touch them, call for police assistance! Treat
all paraphernalia as a biohazard.
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Meth
Labs:Meth cooks can set up a lab virtually anywhere,
including inside a residence or motel room, any
building, the trunk of a vehicle. What does a meth
lab look like and what are the signs that a meth lab has
been in operation? The pictures below show common
components and lab setups. If
you suspect you have found a meth lab, leave the area
immediately and call police.
Meth labs are combustible in nature and pose a very
serious hazard. Never enter an area you believe may
contain a meth lab. Entry into these areas must be
accomplished using hazardous materials precautions.
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Components of a meth lab.
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A hotel meth lab
setup.
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"Box Lab," a portable
meth lab setup.
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Burns showing the
result of an apartment meth lab.
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