Drug Index

Crystal Meth
Crystal Methamphetamine is easily manufactured in homemade and unsafe labs. It is a seriously addictive substance and has become a growing epidemic. A study published by the National Association of Counties reports "Meth" users as typically 20 to 30 years old, ranging from college students to blue-collar workers. It affects men and women equally. Crystal Meth is now reported as the number one drug problem in many counties across the nation. In addition, it has become a growing problem in gay communities nationwide and is being linked to a recent rise in HIV infection rates.

Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant affecting the central nervous system. The user experiences increased wakefulness, an increase in physical activity, a loss of appetite, and a feeling of euphoria. Snorting, injecting, or smoking may take the drug orally. Methamphetamine is known by many street names, including meth, ice, chalk, crystal, tina, crank, and glass.