Meth is smoked in a pipe and will make the user feel awake, high and give them a feeling of euphoria. It is similar in effect to crack but lasts a lot longer – between 4 and 12 hours.
Crystal Meth addiction
Extended use of meth can lead to addiction. It is a very hard drug to give up.
Crystal Meth laws
Crystal Meth is a class A drug. It is illegal to possess sell or give away and doing so will lead to time spent in jail and a hefty fine.
How Crystal Meth is used
Crystal meth can come in tablet, powder or crystalline form so that it can be taken orally, snorted or injected. It can also be smoked.
Contamination risk
There are few studies with regards to the purity of crystal meth.
Side Effects / Health Risks of Crystal Meth
Paranoia, confusion, aggression
Psychosis
Increase of libido leading to risky sexual activity
Meth can effect the skin, causing sores and cracked lips
Risk of damaging the liver, lung, kidney
Risk of coma or death from overdose.
Mixing the D’s what to avoid
Mixing any drugs is not a good idea but combining meth with another substance can lead to the risk of overdose.
Crystal Meth overdose
Meth is highly addictive and the high so intense that users want more and more. There is an extremely high risk of overdose from a large amount of crystal meth
Crystal Meth withdrawal
Meth is a difficult drug to withdraw from as the psychological pressure to get high is very strong. Withdrawal symptoms may include, nausea, vomiting, depression and feelings of suicide.
Crystal Meth drug test
There isn’t an individual drug test available, but you can test for a number of drugs at once.
Methylamphetamine, like cocaine and speed is a stimulant which is smoked to give you an intense and long lasting high. It is extremely addictive.
