What is crystal meth?
It is a form of the drug methamphetamine, or meth. It is a potent and illegal drug. It is crystalline and usually white in color, resembling crushed ice. It is mostly smoked. It is usually used as a party drug. It is highly addictive and the user can get addicted to this drug even with just one use. It is also one of the most difficult drugs to quit. It has many serious effects on health, both physical and psychological.
It creates a false impression of happiness and well-being in the user. Its effect usually lasts for anything between six to eight hours but can go on till almost 24 hours.
What is methamphetamine?
It is an illegal street drug placed in the same category as cocaine and other potent drugs. It is usually a white powder but is also found in brown, orange, pink and other colors. It does not smell, is bitter to taste and can be dissolved in water and alcohol. It is smoked, snorted or injected with needles. It can also be taken in pill form. Crystal meth is a form of this drug.
Street names of crystal meth and methamphetamine
Both forms of the drug have multiple street names.
Methamphetamine
- Chalk
- Speed
- Brown
- Yellow powder
- Tweak
- Crypto
- Redneck cocaine
- Chicken feed
Crystal meth
- Glass
- Ice
- Blade
- Shards
- Stove top
- Hot ice
Constituents of meth and crystal meth
They are synthetically produced unlike many other drugs like marijuana, cocaine and heroin that are either plants or plant derivatives. They are made in dingy illegal laboratories from a base of amphetamines, which is a type of drug, and tablets for common cold. These are the combined with other chemicals like drain cleaner and battery acid to make the mixture stronger and more potent.
Most of these chemicals are highly explosive and cause a number of accidents during production. A major reason for this is that the people making this drug are themselves drugged due to which they become disoriented and careless. These laboratories also produce large quantities of toxic waste materials, exposure to which can make people sick by poisoning.
These drugs have some serious health implications and it is, therefore, best to stay away from them altogether. Even a one-time use could make you addicted and drag you into a world of complete self-destruction.
