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What is Crystal Methamphetamine?
A colorless, odorless, very powerful and highly addictive synthetic (man-made) stimulant. It typically resembles small fragments of glass or shiny blue-white"rocks: varying in size. Like powdered methamphetamine, crystal methamphetamine is abused because of the long lasting euphoric effects it produces. Because of it's purity, Crystal Methamphetamine may produce an even longer lasting and more intense physiological effect than the powered form of the drug.
Crystal Methamphetamine is a Schedule II substance under the Controlled Substances Act.
Who uses Crystal Methamphetamine and how is it abused?
Used by individuals of all ages and is increasingly gaining popularity as a club drug. Crystal Methamphetamine is typically smoked using glass pipes similar to those used to smoke crack cocaine. Crystal Methamphetamine may also be injected.
The risks are high!
Crystal Methamphetamine can cause rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, and damage to the small blood vessels in the brain--leading to stroke. Crystal Methamphetamine use is associated with numerous serious physical problems. Chronic use can result in inflammation of the heart lining.
Street Terms:
Batu, Blade, Cristy, Crystal Glass, Hot ice, L.A. Glass, L. A. Ice, Quartz, Stove Top, Super Ice, Tina, Ventana, and Vidrio
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