Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine comes in three main forms:

All forms of methamphetamine can be ‘cut’ (mixed) with other substances, which reduce the purity. Sometimes these other substances can also be harmful. Methamphetamine is often contained in pills sold as MDMA/ecstasy.

• Ice/Crystal meth - Translucent crystals, sometimes shards

1. Form :Ice/Crystal meth
2. Also known as :Shabu, Shabs, Tina, glass, meth, crystal
3. Potency :Medium to high; this is normally the most potent form
4. Mainly used by :Smoking, injecting

Base - White to brown, thick oily substance

1. Form :Base
2. Also known as :Pure, point, wax, meth
3. Potency :Medium to high
4. Mainly used by :Swallowing, injecting

Speed - White or off-white powder

1. Form :Speed
2. Also known as :Go-ey, meth
3. Potency :Low to medium
4. Mainly used by :Snorting, swallowing, injecting

Ice or crystal usually have higher purity than speed, and for this reason it gives a stronger "high" and lasts longer. It also has stronger side effects while using and in the ‘comedown’ or ‘crash’ phase. There is greater potential for methamphetamine users to become dependent (addiction), develop psychosis, and suffer from long-term physical and mental health problems.

effects

Methamphetamine takes effect quickly. The effects can last between 4 and 12 hours, although it can take 1 to 2 days for the drug to completely leave the body.

Effects of methamphetamine vary, but may include:

Immediate

• Increased heart rate and blood pressure
• Enlarged pupils
• Increased energy
• Feeling of euphoria (a ‘high’)
• Aggressive behaviour
• Trembling
• Bad headaches and dizziness
• A ‘comedown’ (see glossary)
• Insomnia
• Stomach cramps
• Reduced appetite
• Blurred vision
• Anxiety and panic attacks.

Long Term

• Dependence (addiction)
• Dental problems
• Heart, kidney and lung problems
• Malnutrition and exhaustion
• Depression
• If injected there is an increased risk of infections like Hepatitis C and HIV
• Paranoia (feeling extremely suspicious and frightened)
• Psychosis (see glossary)
• Stroke

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