Methylamphetamine

The Effects

• Methylamphetamine can bring on a feeling of exhilaration and produces increased arousal and activity levels
• It also reduces tiredness and suppresses appetite
• Other acute effects reported include agitation, paranoia, confusion and violence
• Smoking the purer crystalline form (also known as 'crystal meth' or 'ice') produces very intense 'rush' similar to that produced by crack but longer-lasting - between 4 and 12 hours

The Risks

• Methylamphetamine-induced psychosis has been widely reported
• In cases of overdose, stroke, pulmonary, renal & gastrointestinal disorders are also seen, coma & death can occur
• Methylamphetamine use can be associated with injecting drug use and sharing of paraphernalia
• Using the drug may also increase libido, leading to risky sexual behaviour and thereby can increase the risk of blood born virus transmission
• Can also cause skin sores
• A feeling that your are covered in bugs causing you to scratch your skin 
• Rots the gums & causes serious dental problems
• It causes a rapid heart rate and a rise in blood pressure, the higher the dose the greater these effects on the heart

The Law

Methylamphetamine – is often referred to as Crystal Meth - & was reclassified as a Class A drug on 18th January 2007. It is illegal to have, give away or sell. Possession of a Class A drug can get you up to seven years in jail and/or an unlimited fine. Supplying someone else, even your friends, can get you life imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.

Street Names

• Christine
• Ice
• Tina
• Yaba
• Glass
• Crazy Medicine
• Snot
• Crystal Meth