Joseph

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Joseph
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Joseph Meth 3 months later.
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Theresa
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Theresa Meth 3 years, 5 months later.
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The most dangerous drug in America.
1998
2002
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Forms of Meth Use

• Sniff
• Smoke
• Inject
• Swallow

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Methamphetamine is also known as speed, crystal,
crank, chalk, ice, glass, blue meth, cinnamon,
hot ice, go-fast, pink, rock, tweak, and yellow
powder.
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Effects on the user
Severe disfigurement, rotted teeth, pockmarks,
scars, open wounds, body tremors, convulsions,
impaired speech, rapid weight loss
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Neurologicaland Psychological Effects
Brain damage, Parkinsons-like tremors,
personality changes, mood swings, psychosis
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Why? Euphoria. A false sense of Invincibility. We
ll-being. Sexiness.
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Meth in your Hotel, Motel, or Inn
EqualOpportunity DESTROYER
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The damaging effects of Meth activity on lodging
establishments
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Warning signs of aMeth lab on the premises
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Chemical containers, empty packages of cold
medication, jugs or glassware with residue inside
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Vents in room blocked to cover smells or hide
drugs for someone to pick up later
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Discarded needles found under mattresses or couch
cushions
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Items that are out of place for no apparent
reason
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Safety Tip Use reinforced tipped gloves for
housekeeping to prevent needle pricks.
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Steps you can take to protect your premises from
Meth activity
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Watch customers and employees for early
symptoms of Meth use
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Talkativeness and rapid speech
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Hyperactivity
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Irritability, aggression
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Restlessness, inability to sleep
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Decreased attention span
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Sexual promiscuity
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Violent behavior
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Provide training
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Encourage housekeepers to be aware
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Require visitors to use main entrances
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Cancel missing room keys immediately
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Perform daily room checks
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Walk hallsand building perimeters
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Talk with nearby lodging establishments about
suspicious individuals
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Be aware of frequent short-stay visitors
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Be aware of chemical odors and staining
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Get educated and informed about Meth and what can
be done to prevent Meth abuse. Join community
efforts to stop the spread of Meth use. Give us a
call for information resources or where to go for
help [phone].
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Meth destroys the lives of addicts, and their
actions negatively affect society.
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