Zimbabwean Man Nabbed in Botswana Over Alleged Cross-Border Car Theft Ring

Field tests on the drug carried out in his presence tested positive for crystal meth
The government of Zimbabwe together with development partners are working together to fight drug abuse among youth.

View the link below and hear the discussion on interventions for drug abuse.

SHORT-TERM EFFECTS OF METH / MUTORIROLoss of appetiteIncreased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperatureDilation of pupilsDisturbed sleep patternsNauseaBizarre, erratic, sometimes violent behaviorHallucinations, hyperexcitability, irritabilityPanic and psychosisConvulsions, seizures and death from high dosesLONG-TERM EFFECTSPermanent damage to blood vessels of heart and brain, high blood pressure leading to heart attacks, strokes and deathLiver, kidney and lung damageDestruction of tissues in nose if sniffedRespiratory (breathing) problems if smokedInfectious diseases and abscesses if injectedMalnutrition, weight lossSevere tooth decayDisorientation, apathy, confused exhaustionStrong psychological dependencePsychosisDepressionDamage to the brain similar to Alzheimer’s disease,3 stroke and epilepsy. 🔗 Read Full Article

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