Crystal Meth: What You Need to Know

Crystal methamphetamine (crank, jib, ice, crystal, meth) is a potent illicit drug. Use and production of crystal meth are issues of major concern in many Alberta communities. AADAC takes these concerns very seriously, and we want all Albertans to be informed about the issues and risks.

The following links bring together a variety of resources available from AADAC and other organizations, from basic information on crystal meth and its effects to valuable advice for youth, adults, parents and teachers. You will also find links to community action plans for a co-ordinated and effective local response to methamphetamine issues.

What Alberta Is Doing

Methamphetamine: What We Know About It, What We're Doing About It
What is methamphetamine? Why is it so harmful? How many Albertans use it? What are AADAC and the Alberta Government doing about it? This 64-page booklet from AADAC and the Premier's Task Force on Crystal Meth is for everyone who wants to learn more about meth. Topics include methamphetamine and its effects, methamphetamine use in Alberta, legislation and regulation, and AADAC services and resources for Albertans.

Co-ordinated Alberta Response to Methamphetamine
This concise eight-page report outlines actions that AADAC and many other government and community partners are taking to respond to methamphetamine use and production in Alberta.

Alberta Drug Strategy: Info Sheet
Responding to use and production of methamphetamine is a key action priority of the Alberta Drug Strategy. This one-page info sheet highlights the strategy's theme, objectives, guiding principles, priorities and provincial-level actions to prevent and reduce harm related to alcohol and other drug use in Alberta.