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Crystal meth is one of many nicknames for methamphetamine and crystal meth usually refers to the smokable form of the drug. Crystal meth is a powerful nervous system stimulant that is made in illegal "labs" from cheap, over the counter ingredients. This makes crystal meth easy and inexpensive to make and get. This has made crystal meth a widespread problem in the United States and many people have found themselves addicted to this powerful drug. Crystal meth is known by many names such as "ice," "speed," "meth," "crank," "glass," and others but often has the same disastrous results on the individual taking the drug.

Crystal meth is a white powder that tastes bitter but is odorless in its powdered form. The drug can be snorted, smoked, injected or swallowed to deliver the high. Like its cousin amphetamine, methamphetamine or crystal meth increases activity, decreases appetite and can last up to 6 to 8 hours. Crystal meth causes an initial rush that the brain receives as a reward and the following high is a heightened state of awareness and agitation that can lead to violent and erratic behavior. For these reasons crystal meth in its pharmaceutical form is used rarely for obesity, narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder but the prescriptions are closely monitored by a medical professional and not refillable.

 

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