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Methamphetamine, or meth, is a powerful,
long-acting, physical and psychological stimulant drug that
is highly addictive. In its finished form, meth usually
appears as a powdery substance in a variety of colors and is
sold in pill form, capsules, powder and crystals. It may
omit a chemical smell or it may be odorless. Meth can be
swallowed, smoked, snorted, and injected. In its crystal
form meth is inhaled by smoking. Meth is known by a variety
of street names including speed, crank, vitamin C, go-fast,
and chalk. In its crystal form it is sometimes referred to
as ice, crystal, and glass. Although criminal drug
trafficking organizations and gangs control a significant
amount of the production and distribution of meth, in recent
years small clandestine drug laboratories operated by
individuals and small groups have increased the drug's
production and availability.
Street Names of
Methamphetamine
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