Stimulants

Methamphetamine

Street names: Meth, Crystal, Ice, Glass, Tina, Crank

Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines

⚡What it does

Substance	Class	Top risks	Street price
Methamphetamine	Schedule II	Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis	~$20–$100 per gram
Cocaine	Schedule II	Heart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle	~$60–$120 per gram
Speed (amphetamine paste)	Schedule II	Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating	~$10–$40 per gram
Adderall (amphetamine salts)	Schedule II	Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain	~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet
Adderall XR	Schedule II	Same as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism	~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)	Schedule II	Dependence; cardiovascular strain; Injecting crushed tablets causes lung damage	~$2–$10 per 20 mg tablet

Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.

What does Methamphetamine look like?

Clear/white crystal shards ('ice'), powder, or pills

What are the signs of a Methamphetamine overdose?

Chest pain, arrhythmia; Extreme agitation, paranoia; High fever, seizures Call emergency services immediately.

How addictive is it?

Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known Dependence can develop with regular use.

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