What is
Crystal Meth?
Crystal Meth
is one of the names used for methamphetamine.

Methamphetamine derives from the family of drugs called
amphetamines, which is a powerful stimulant that stimulates the
central nervous system.
The drug can be made in clandestine laboratories with available
over the counter ingredients.
What does crystal meth look like?
Crystal meth is a clear, colourless, odourless substance that
has the appearance of crystals or broken glass, in contrast to
methamphetamine which is a white powder.
What is crystal meth made of?
Some of the common ingredients used to make crystal meth can be
found at the over the counter drug store. These ingredients
includes cold medication containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine,
lye, hydrochloric acid, red phosphorous, drain cleaner, battery
acid, , lantern fuel, and antifreeze.
These ingredients cost a few hundred dollars and can produce
products worth thousands of dollars.
Where is crystal meth manufactured?
It is made in clandestine labs. These clandestine crystal meth
labs can be found anywhere from rural apartment to the back of a
car.
What are the effects of crystal
Meth?
There are numerous effects associated with the use of crystal
meth. They can be both long term effects and
Short term effects:
1. Dilated pupils
2. Decreased fatigue
3. Increased activity
4. insomnia
5. Euphoria
6. Increased attention
7. Euphoric rush or "flash"
8. Increased respiration
9. Decreased appetite
10. Diarrhea, nausea
11. Irregular heart beat
12. Increased body temperature
13. Jaw clenching
14. tremors
15. Increases libido
16. Sexual climax problems
Long term crystal meth side effects may include:
1. Psychosis and Paranoia
2. Hallucinations and Delusions
3. Obsessive compulsive behavior
4. Damage to brain
5. Memory loss
6. Aggressive or Violent behavior
7. Meth mouth
8. Anorexia
9. Mood instability
Who uses crystal meth?
Surveys have shown that crystal meth is used mostly by the young
population and is very rampant at clubs and other social parties
that are mostly attended by young people.
The drug is also a popular choice for road dwellers and
"runaways" living on the streets. Women also are popular
candidates than men when comparing genders.
What is crystal meth treatment?
Crystal meth addiction can be successfully treated through
rehab. Drug treatment and rehab has reconstructed thousands of
lives.
The main goal of meth rehab is to help the addict learn how to
live without using drugs. Most rehab programs today include a
medical, psychological as well as the 12-step component.
Do these crystal meth treatment program
work?
Although these programs do work, during the recovery process
there is a period where the patients feel depressed.
Recovering addicts thus feel life without the meth is not
comforting and thus will power alone do not work well.
There is only a ten percent chance that recovering addicts will
remain sober.
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