What is Crystal Meth? (Ice)

Crystal meth is short for crystal methamphetamine, more commonly known as ICE. It is just one form of the drug methamphetamine. This odorless substance is abused because it has a long-lasting euphoric effect on the user.

ICE is a white crystalline drug that people take by snorting it (inhaling through the nose), smoking it or injecting it with a needle. Some even take it orally, but all develop a strong desire to continue using it because the drug creates a false sense of happiness and well-being, a rush (strong feeling) of confidence, hyperactiveness and energy. One also experiences decreased appetite. These drug effects generally last from six to eight hours, but can last up to twenty-four hours.

The first experience might involve some pleasure, but from the start, methamphetamine begins to destroy the user's life.