Methamphetamine
What are the slang terms used for methamphetamine?
Speed, Ice, Chalk, Meth, Crystal, Crank, Fire, Glass
What
form do methamphetamines come in?
Pills, capsules, powder or chunks that can be
ingested, snorted, injected or smoked.
What
are the physical effects of methamphetamines?
Increased heart rate, convulsions, extreme rise in
body temperature (as high as a potentially fatal 108
degrees), uncontrollable movements, insomnia, impaired
speech, dry and itchy skin, loss of appetite, acne and
sores, and numbness.
What
are the psychological effects of methamphetamines?
Excessive excitation, irritability, anxiety, panic,
false sense of confidence and power, psychotic and violent
behavior, and severe depression.
What are the effects of long-term use?
Addiction, kidney and lung disorders, brain damage,
hallucinations, behavior resembling paranoid schizophrenia,
permanent psychological problems, weight loss and
malnutrition, lowered resistance to illness, liver damage,
stroke and death.