resources on methamphetamine

Crank: Made in America VIDEO
The number one drug problem in rural America, methamphetamine, or "crank," is cheap, easy to make, and has the lowest recovery rate for addicts. By looking at a number of people in Iowa—even whole families—who are struggling with methamphetamine, this program lays bare the drug’s tragic results. Chilling computer graphics illustrate how the drug works on the brain. Dr. David Musto of Yale University discusses the history of "crank," and Asa Hutchinson, director of the Drug Enforcement Agency, explains its wildfire spread in rural areas. Contains offensive language. Some content may be objectionable. An HBO Production. (56 minutes, color)

Dangers of Club Drugs Folding Display  Folding Display
This eye-catching folding display provides crucial details about six of the most common club drugs: Ecstasy, GHB, Rohypnol, Ketamine, LSD and methamphetamine. These dangerous and illegal substances continue to rise in popularity among teens who may not be aware of their toxic properties. Special emphasis is given to the changes to brain chemistry that result from prolonged use of these mood-altering drugs.

Downside of Uppers: VIDEOS
Dr. David Ohlms discusses the popularity of amphetamine drug use, primarily “ice” and crystal methamphetamine.  He discusses the increased use and popularity of MDMA (ecstasy) and many of the so-called “club drugs”, a drug popular at dance clubs and raves.  He details signs of use and the physical and psychological effects these stimulant drugs have on the user.

Drugs of Abuse Video Set   VIDEO
The Drugs of Abuse Video Set provides a detailed and straightforward overview of seven classes of commonly abused substances -- Cannabis, depressants, stimulants, narcotics, hallucinogens, inhalants and anabolic-androgenic steroids.

Methamphetmines: Fools Rush In   PAMPHLET
Methamphetamine is the bathtub gin of the drug age -- a viciously addictive and poisonous concoction manufactured in unsanitary labs by uncarinbg and incompetent crinminals. This pamphlet describes the way this powerful and unpredictable psychomotor stimulant affects the user's brain and body, immediately and in the long term.

Methamphetamines: The Hard Facts   VIDEO
In this hard-hitting program, students will learn what methamphetamines are, how they are illegally produced in underground “labs” by drug dealers, and how addictive and deadly they are to those who experiment with the drug.

The Meth Effect: Dr. David Ohlms answers often asked questions about the dangers of Methamphetamine, known by the street terms: speed, crystal, crack , ice and meth. He addresses the powerful addictive nature of the drug, explaining how it stimulates the central nervous system, giving the user a “rush”, before crashing them into a violence-prone depression as the effect of the drug wears off.