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Crystal Meth (Methamphetamine)
The Truth about Crystal Meth
describes this drug's devastating effects and how, in as little as one weekend, it can destroy a life.
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Street names for Crystal Methamphetamine:
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Speed
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Ice
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Quartz
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Crystalz
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Glass
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Crank
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Tweak
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Crystal tea
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Go-Fast
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Tina
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Crystal meth and meth are inhaled or smoked. Low doses are in pill form.
Crystal meth is a colorless, odorless form of methamphetamine.
It resembles small fragments of glass or shiny blue-white
“rocks” of various sizes. On the street, it is
known as “ice,” “crystal,” “glass”
and other names. It is a highly powerful and addictive man-made
stimulant that causes aggression and violent or psychotic
behavior. Many users report getting hooked (addicted) from
the first time they use it. It is one of the hardest drugs
to treat.
Short-term Effects:
Negative effects can include disturbed sleep patterns, hyperactivity,
nausea, delusions of power, increased aggressiveness and irritability.
Can cause decreased hunger and bring on weight loss. In higher
doses has a greater “rush,” followed by increased
agitation and sometimes violence. Other effects can include
insomnia, confusion, hallucinations, anxiety, paranoia and
increased aggression. Can cause convulsions leading to death.
Long-term Effects:
Increased heart rate and blood pressure, damage to blood vessels in the brain,
leading to strokes or irregular heartbeat and cardiovascular collapse
or death. Can cause liver, kidney and lung damage. There are strong
indications that users suffer brain damage, including memory impairment
and an increasing inability to grasp abstract thoughts. Those who
recover are usually subject to memory gaps and extreme mood swings.
“Crystal meth was my drug of choice, but there were others too — cheap, easy to get, easy to become addicted to and, of course, easy to use. I tried it once and BOOM! I was addicted. One of the main things that this affected was my music career. I had a great band and played great music and had great members who weren't only band members but best friends. That all changed when I started using meth.”
— Brad
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