Methamphetamine

Name: Methamphetamine

Other Names: Chalk, crank, crypto, crystal, fire, glass, ice, mAMP, meth, quartz, speed, stove top, tina and tweek.

What it Looks Like: It can be found as a white, yellowish or brownish crystal-like powder. Sometimes it comes in large chunks, which are sometimes clear. It can also be found as small, colored tablets.

How Used: It can be smoked or injected.

Effect: Can create feelings of pleasure and increased energy and alertness, elevating the users mood.

Possible noticeable symptoms of use, abuse or withdrawal:

• Acne
• Aggressive behavior
• Anxiety
• Anxiousness
• Body odor
• Chaotic lifestyle
• Delusions of grandeur or power
• Depression
• Dilated pupils
• Euphoria
• Excessive talking
• Excitement
• Hallucinations
• Hyperactive behavior
• Impaired coping abilities
• Impaired speech
• Increased alertness
• Insomnia
• Irritability
• Itchy skin
• Lack of interest in friends or sex
• Loss of appetite
• Mental confusion
• Mood swings
• Nervousness
• Panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Possession of hypodermic needles
• Possession of wood, metal or glass pipes or tubes
• Rapid speech
• Rotting, blackened teeth
• Sleeplessness
• Sores on the skin
• Tendency towards violence
• Twitching or other uncontrolled body movements
• Vomiting
• Weight loss

This page is an overview description of this drug. It is not comprehensive or meticulously researched. This page is intended to provide an introductory overview for those who have no familiarity with the drug.

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