inkman Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 That was frightening. Looked like land of the living dead.
Bungee Jumper Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 That was frightening. Looked like land of the living dead. 810167[/snapback] And that's just the "before" pictures...
Movinon Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 They had a special on the Discovery Channel last on Meth. Very frightening sheeit
Chilly Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 I wish I had the picture of a mouse on different drugs, with caffeine being the worst.
Chilly Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 They had a special on the Discovery Channel last on Meth. Very frightening sheeit 810172[/snapback] Heh, a lot of what the media does say when it comes to drugs is overblown. They tend to show only the worst cases that they can find. It creates great drama though and gets people watching. Peter Jennings had an excellent primetime report on Ecstasy, which you can watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt6PHhOZ32g If you are interested in this sort of thing, the best website that I've found so far on the web is Erowid's. Their section dedicated to Meth is available at http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/meth/meth.shtml I'm not trying to undermine that Meth is indeed very dangerous - it is. However, its not always the extreme cases that the media would like you to think that it is.
Movinon Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Heh, a lot of what the media does say when it comes to drugs is overblown. They tend to show only the worst cases that they can find. It creates great drama though and gets people watching. Peter Jennings had an excellent primetime report on Ecstasy, which you can watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt6PHhOZ32g If you are interested in this sort of thing, the best website that I've found so far on the web is Erowid's. Their section dedicated to Meth is available at http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/meth/meth.shtml I'm not trying to undermine that Meth is indeed very dangerous - it is. However, its not always the extreme cases that the media would like you to think that it is. 810176[/snapback] While I agree the media tends to sensationalize certain drugs, meth is the only one I know of that can be manufactured by common household items.
Helmet_hair Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 What’s with all the sores on their faces?
Movinon Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 What’s with all the sores on their faces? 810183[/snapback] Meth creates a feeling of "skin crawling" which causes the user to pick at their skin. Another disgusting side effect is "meth mouth" because of the corrosiveness of the chemicals used in meth.
IBTG81 Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Some of the after pictures look better than the before pictures!
Chilly Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 While I agree the media tends to sensationalize certain drugs, meth is the only one I know of that can be manufactured by common household items. 810182[/snapback] They found a meth lab in the tunnels below UT a couple years ago, rofl. While its true that you can make it from household items, its also extremely dangerous to do so, and most people choose not to.
stevestojan Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Some of the after pictures look better than the before pictures! 810193[/snapback] I was just gonna say that. The last guy just looks like he lost some weight... good for him.
Movinon Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 They found a meth lab in the tunnels below UT a couple years ago, rofl. While its true that you can make it from household items, its also extremely dangerous to do so, and most people choose not to. 810194[/snapback] Only the addicts.
The Avenger Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 The Faces of Meth 810150[/snapback] Frontline had an excellent piece on the Meth epidemic based on this prize-winning series done by the Oregonian - these pictures were in the Frontline story as well. You can actually watch the full program online: Frontline
Chilly Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Only the addicts. 810196[/snapback] I dunno about that even. Going through withdrawls or trying to do it on meth would be a recipe for disaster. Most of the people that make it from my knowledge keep a little bit and deal the rest.
Movinon Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 I dunno about that even. Going through withdrawls or trying to do it on meth would be a recipe for disaster. Most of the people that make it from my knowledge keep a little bit and deal the rest. 810199[/snapback] It's very easy to make that the governement has cracked down on the sale on pseudosphedrine: The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 has been incorporated into the Patriot Act signed by President Bush on March 9, 2006. The act bans over-the-counter sales of cold medicines that contain the ingredient pseudoephedrine, which is commonly used to make methamphetamine. The sale of cold medicine containing pseudoephedrine is limited to behind the counter. The amount of pseudoephedrine that an individual can purchase each month is limited and individuals are required to present photo identification to purchase products containing pseudoephedrine. In addition, stores are required to keep personal information about purchasers for at least two years.
Chilly Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 It's very easy to make that the governement has cracked down on the sale on pseudosphedrine: The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 has been incorporated into the Patriot Act signed by President Bush on March 9, 2006. The act bans over-the-counter sales of cold medicines that contain the ingredient pseudoephedrine, which is commonly used to make methamphetamine. The sale of cold medicine containing pseudoephedrine is limited to behind the counter. The amount of pseudoephedrine that an individual can purchase each month is limited and individuals are required to present photo identification to purchase products containing pseudoephedrine. In addition, stores are required to keep personal information about purchasers for at least two years. 810200[/snapback] Somewhat, but you are drawing some wrong conclusions here. While it is relatively easy to make, and you can do it in a home laboratory, its also extremely dangerous to do so. Making the drug requires a decent supply of pseudophedrine, which is why they are limiting the amount that somone can buy each month. Synthsis of Meth is discussed in more detail at: http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/meth/meth_...shtml#synthesis The chemicals used in synthesizing meth are extremely reactive which leads to the dangers posed.
Helmet_hair Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Meth creates a feeling of "skin crawling" which causes the user to pick at their skin. Another disgusting side effect is "meth mouth" because of the corrosiveness of the chemicals used in meth. 810188[/snapback] Thanks, Thats pretty scary
Chilly Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Hey Blue, Drugs are bad...mmkay 810217[/snapback] lol, I don't actually do any drugs, but ya know, I do go to UT Austin
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