Ice
What is
it?
"Ice"
is a slang term for a very pure, smokeable form of
methamphetamine. It is an extremely addictive stimulant.
What does it
look like?
Clear crystal
chunks, like ice.
How is it used?
Usually smoked,
sometimes snorted or injected.
What are its
short-term effects?
Its effects are
similar to those of cocaine but longer lasting.
"Ice" can cause erratic, violent behavior among
its users. Effects include suppressed appetite, interference
with sleeping behavior, mood swings and unpredictability,
tremors and convulsions, increased blood pressure, irregular
heart rate.
What are its
long-term effects?
Long-term
effects can include coma, stroke or death.
Source: NIDA
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