Drugs

Methamphetamine & Amphetamines

Ice Methamphetamine Ice Meth with Pipe

Slang Names:

Meth, poor man's cocaine, crystal meth, ice, glass, speed

Description:

Typically meth is a white powder that easily dissolves in water.
 Another form of meth, in clear chunky crystals, called crystal meth, or ice.
Meth can also be in the form of small, brightly colored tablets. The pills are often called by their Thai name, yaba.

Symptoms / Consequences:

Effects of usage include addiction, psychotic behavior, and brain damage .
Withdrawal symptoms include depression, anxiety, fatigue, paranoia, aggression, and intense cravings.
Chronic use can cause violent behavior, anxiety, confusion, insomnia, auditory hallucinations, mood disturbances, delusions, and paranoia.
Damage to the brain cause by meth usage is similar to Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and epilepsy.