Crystal Meth

What is Crystal Meth?

Crystal methCrystal Meth is a very pure form of methamphetamine, a highly addictive, man-made stimulant.

The white or off-white powder or crystal contains ephedrine or pseudoephedrine and other easily acquired ingredients like acetone, drain cleaner, paint thinner, kerosene, lithium batteries, iodine, and rubbing alcohol. The drug can be snorted, smoked, injected or eaten. 

Crystal Meth is extremely dangerous and produces long-lasting, sometimes permanent damage to the body. It is often found in other street drugs like ecstasy and cocaine.

     

Also known as:

  • meth
  • jib
  • gak
  • speed
  • crank
  • ice
  • shard
  • sketch
  • crystal
  • tina

Crystal Meth Prevention Society of BC

CrystalMethBC.ca - The Crystal Meth Prevention Society of BC is a registered charity that provides drug awareness and prevention programs to combat crystal meth and other illicit drug use. They present the Meth Info Show to schools, illustrating the dangers of street drugs in general and Crystal Methamphetamine in particular.

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