This can happen whether the person is a first-time, occasional or regular user. Methamphetamine is more addictive than most other drugs, especially when taken in crystal form. Toxic (and sometimes fatal) reactions can occur regardless of the amount used.
Methamphetamine is a very unpredictable drug. Ice is a street name for crystal methamphetamine, which is an artificially formed drug that is made from methamphetamine. There is greater potential for methamphetamine users to become dependent (addiction), develop psychosis, and suffer from long-term physical and mental health problems. Ice or crystal usually have higher purity than speed, and for this reason it gives a stronger 'high' and lasts longer. It also has stronger side effects while using and in the ‘comedown’ or ‘crash’ phase. Im defining proficiency as someone who can hit the pipe every time and blow consistently big clouds while avoiding any. Medium to high this is normally the most potent form Table 1: This table describes the different forms of methamphetamine, potency, common names and uses.
All forms of methamphetamine can be ‘cut’ (mixed) with other substances, which reduce the purity. Sometimes these other substances can also be harmful. Methamphetamine is often contained in pills sold as MDMA/ecstasy.
