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Health > Addictions > Drugs > Crystal Meth

Provides information on the health effects and risks of the use and abuse of crystal meth (jib, crank, meth, crystal, ice, speed, glass, methamphetamine). Includes facts on crystal meth, the side effects of cystal meth, and the risks of overdosing on crystal meth.


Be Drug Wise - Get the Facts: Methamphetamine

Meth's recent popularity has raised many concerns. There's been a lot of media attention about Meth lately, much of it pretty scary. Is it all true? Learn the facts about it.
Source:     Health Canada

Do You Know... Methamphetamine

What is it? Where does methamphetamine come from? What does methamphetamine look like? Who uses methamphetamine? How does methamphetamine make you feel? How long does the feeling last? Is methamphetamine addictive? Is methamphetamine dangerous? What are the long-term effects of using methamphetamine?
Source:     Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Fast Facts on Meth Did you know?

Methamphetamines are stimulants that can come in powder or crystal form. Powdered methamphetamine is commonly referred to as speed, meth or chalk. The crystal form is commonly referred to as crystal meth, ice or glass. Information on short and long term effects and other risks of using crystal meth. PDF format
Source:     Addictions Foundation of Manitoba