Crystal Methamphetamine explained

Methamphetamine, also called meth and ice, is a highly potent central nervous system stimulant.

It contributes to the release in neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin which produce a rushing feeling of euphoria and excitement.

It is associated with increase movement and mood changes. Methamphetamine a highly addictive drug is also produce on the street in the form of crystal methamphetamine.

Crystal methamphetamine is a colorless odorless form of methamphetamine that is mad of highly volatile toxic substances.

It resembles small fragments of blue- white rocks of various sizes. Due to its high purity, Crystal methamphetamine produces a longer lasting intense sensation than the pure methamphetamine.

Crystal methamphetamine is smoked via glass pipes, the same instrument used to smoke other illegal drugs such as cocaine.

It can also be melted, and injected into the veins. These two forms produce a long lasting sensation, can be more than 12 hours, as compared to cocaine that would only last a few minutes.

It has been reported that quite a few crystal meth users develop an obsessive compulsive disorder for being clean and tidy.

Some also acquire an intense sexual drive that results in sexual acts that can last hours, and sometimes days.

The use of crystal methamphetamine can produce a series of undesirable behavioral patterns such as psychosis and aggressive behavior.

Other physiological problems associated with crystal meth are increase blood pressure and heart rate, hyperthermia, convulsion and death.

Crystal methamphetamine has also been associated with a large percentage of patients diagnosed with HIV within the past ten years.

The use of this drug has been vastly on the increase because of its availability on the streets and the desired sensations that it produces.

Today it has been move up from a class B drug to a class A and possession of this illegal drug can cause up to seven years imprisonment.