Methamphetamine, also known as “meth,” “speed,” “crank,” or “ice,” is a powerful and highly
addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Meth is a synthetic drug produced
or sold as pills, capsules, or powder that can be smoked, snorted, injected, or swallowed.

Methamphetamine is neurotoxic, meaning it damages the nervous system. Meth use can
cause dependence and addiction psychosis, stroke, dangerously high body temperature, and
cardiac arrhythmia.

Withdrawal often results in severe depression and paranoia. It has serious social, economic
and even environmental consequences.
…Continued in the handbook