Methamphetamine
Drug: Methamphetamine
Drug
type: Stimulant
Street names: Crank, crystal meth, yaba, glass, meth,
ice
What is crystal meth?
What is
it? Methamphetamine is part of the amphetamine family of
drugs which stimulate the brain and central nervous system. It can
be swallowed, snorted or injected. The crystal form of
methamphetamine, sometimes called crystal meth (Crystal Methamphetamine) or Ice, is
extremely powerful and addictive.
Is Metamphetamine (crystal meth) illegal?
Legal
status: It is a class A drug. Possessing it is illegal and can
result in up to seven years in jail and/or an unlimited fine.
Supplying, even to your friends, can get you up to life
imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.
Common crystal meth effects
How it can
make you feel: Common 'crystal meth'
effects last longer than speed (another stimulant). It can
make users feel alert and awake, with feelings of exhilaration. It
can also give feelings of paranoia, agitation and can make people
aggressive. The crystal form gives a very intense high, followed by
a severe comedown.
Metamphetamine risks
The risks:
Methamphetamine is very addictive. Because it can
lower your inhibitions, you could end up doing things you dont want
to do. Evidence is reported that long-term methamphetamine
use can cause brain damage, although this can slowly get better if
the user stays off the drug for a long time.
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