What is Crystal Meth?

Amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine, and their various salts are collectively referred to as amphetamines. In fact, their chemical properties and actions are so similar that even experienced users have difficulty knowing which drug they have taken. Methamphetamine is the most commonly abused.
Methamphetamine is commonly known as "speed," or "meth." In its smoked form, it is often referred to as "ice," "crystal," "crank," and "glass." It is a white, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol.
The drug was developed early in this century from its parent drug, amphetamine, and was used originally in nasal decongestants and bronchial inhalers. Methamphetamine's chemical structure is similar to that of amphetamine, but it has more pronounced effects on the central nervous system. Like amphetamine, it causes increased activity, decreased appetite, and a general sense of well-being. The effects of methamphetamine can last 6 to 8 hours. After the initial "rush," there is typically a state of high agitation that in some individuals can lead to violent behavior.
With Crystal Meth comes the meth labs involving toxic and lethal chemicals sometimes only uncovered after a serious explosion occurs causing injury and sometimes death.
Meth labs have been uncovered where small children and babies are exposed to these toxic chemicals putting them at risk for long-term health problems including Parkinson's disease. Meth labs can be found in vans, high-end or low-end homes, trailers even in vacant lots.
Smoking meth actually means to vaporize the substance to create fumes which are then inhaled, rather than smoked. Users use glass pipes or aluminum foil heated by a flame underneath.

Who uses Crystal Meth?

People of ages use the drug. The Drug Prevention Network of Canada report that police, research scientist and people in the mental health field say that people who use this dangerous drug include large numbers from rural and small towns across North America. The drug is popular with young people in the rave and dance scene; people trying to lose weight; and gay males in the dance scene or who frequent bath houses. Be that what it may, people in all fields can come under the spell of this addictive illegal substance: housewives, business owners, blue and white collar workers even kids in middle school have easy access in way too many towns.
One of the fastest growing demographics however is that of middle aged mothers, women who are looking to keep up with the demands parenthood. Using meth makes them feel like they have more energy where they feel like they can get it all done: The kids, the house, the job, etc...
So why would anyone experiment with Meth? Because they hear of the incredible euphoric feeling described as a full-body orgasm, which produces unlimited energy. Sounds great on paper, but the problem starts when the high fades. The user immediately starts feeling sick, depressed, ashamed, guilty and angry. So the user turns back to more Crystal Meth; he becomes hooked...and as the body becomes adapted, he needs more until he doesn't experience pleasure at all, but numbness, confusion, and an apathetic existence.
One often hears that an addict won't turn for help until they've hit rock bottom, but how do you know you're there? How do you know before your next high turns lethal? Before you have a psychotic break and have irreparable damage to your brain or body?
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How is Crystal Meth Used?

Crystal meth can be inhaled, smoked or injected. Low doses are in pill form.  Crystal meth is a form of methamphetamine that resembles small fragments of glass or shiny blue-white rocks. On the street, it is known as "ice," "crystal," "glass" and other names. It is a highly powerful and addictive manmade stimulant that uses aggression and violent or psychotic behavior. And one of the most insidious effects is that many users report getting hooked (addicted) from the first time they use it. It is one of the hardest drugs to treat.

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