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What is meth?Methamphetamine, also known as “meth”, is a very addictive stimulant drug. The drug can be snorted, smoked, injected, or ingested orally. While the color can vary, it generally comes as a white or yellowish crystal-like powder. Street names for the drug include "speed," "meth," "chalk," "ice," "crystal," "glass," and "tina." The chemicals used to make meth are extremely toxic. They include acetone, brake cleaner, ether, rubbing alcohol, drain cleaner (sulfuric acid), methanol, lithium from car batteries, farm fertilizer, lye, red phosphorus, muriatic acid and iodine. Because methamphetamines are highly addictive, people can have great difficulty controlling their use of the drug. Over time, heavy use of methamphetamines can cause permanent damage to the brain. Use of the drug often results in feelings of anxiety and paranoia along with hallucinations, delusions, and violent behavior. |
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