The Effect
- Methyl-amphetamine can bring on a feeling ofexhilaration and produces increase arousal and activity levels
- It also reduces tiredness and suppresses appetite
- Other acute effects reported include agitation, paranoia, confusion and violence
- Smoking the purer crystalline form (also known as ‘crystal meth’ or ‘ice’) produces very intense ‘rush’ similar to that produced by crack but longer-lasting – between 4 and 12 hours
The Risks
- Methyl-amphetamine-induced psychosis has been widely reported
- In cases of overdose, stroke, pulmonary, renal & gastrointestinal disorders are also seen, coma & death can occur
- Methyl-amphetamine use can be associated with injecting drug use and sharing paraphernalia
- Using the drug may also increase libido, leading to risky sexual behaviour and thereby can increase the risk of blood born virus transmission
- A feeling that you are covered in bugs causing you to scratch your skin
- Rots the gums and causes serious dental problems
- It causes a rapid heart rate and a rise in blood pressure, the higher the dose the greater these effects on the heart
The Law
- Methyl-amphetamine – is often referred to as Crystal Meth & was reclassified as a Class A drug on 18th January 2007. It is illegal to have, give away or sell. Possession of a Class A drug can get you up to seven years in jail and/or an unlimited fine. Supplying someone else, even your friends, can get you life imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine
Street Names
- Chrstine
- Ice
- Tina
- Yaba
- Glass
- Craxy Medicine
- Snot
- Crystal Meth
