Methamphetamine

Also known as meth, crystal and ice, methamphetamine stimulates the brain and nervous system in a similar way to cocaine and speed, but with a stronger and longer lasting effect. It can be made relatively easily from a simple recipe and a meth-lab, taking around 6 to 8 hours using ingredients such as ether, benzene, methanol and hydrochloric acid.

Effects

• Feeling very up, excited, alert and awake
• Agitation, paranoia, confusion and aggressiveness
• Decrease in appetite

Methamphetamine use has a high association with depression and suicide, as well as serious heart disease, amphetamine psychosis. It is extremely addictive, neurotoxic and is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease.