Stimulants
Yaba (Thai Methamphetamine)
Street names: Crazy medicine, Ya ba, Thai pills
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⚡What it does
- Methamphetamine + caffeine combination: intense euphoria, energy, alertness
- Smoked on foil ('chasing the dragon' style)
⚠Key risks
- Methamphetamine harms: addiction, psychosis, cardiovascular damage
- Southeast Asia epidemic — Thailand's 'crazy medicine'
- Insomnia, paranoia, aggression with heavy use
- Cut with ketamine or heroin in some batches
✚Overdose signs
- Racing heart, chest pain
- Extreme agitation, paranoia
- Hyperthermia, seizures
📋Quick facts
Also known asCrazy medicine, Ya ba, Thai pills
CategoryStimulants
Schedule / classSchedule I/II (regionally controlled)
AppearanceSmall colorful pills (orange, green, 'WY' logo imprint), smoked or ingested
Street price$1–$5 per pill (SEA); smuggled to West at higher prices
Legal statusIllegal everywhere; Southeast Asia's signature meth problem
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: UNODC, NIDA
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaba (Thai Methamphetamine) | Schedule I/II | Methamphetamine harms: addiction, psychosis, cardiovascular damage; Southeast Asia epidemic — Thailand's 'crazy medicine' | $1–$5 per pill |
| Methamphetamine | Schedule II | Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis | ~$20–$100 per gram |
| Speed (amphetamine paste) | Schedule II | Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating | ~$10–$40 per gram |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Yaba (Thai Methamphetamine) look like?
Small colorful pills (orange, green, 'WY' logo imprint), smoked or ingested
What are the signs of a Yaba (Thai Methamphetamine) overdose?
Racing heart, chest pain; Extreme agitation, paranoia; Hyperthermia, seizures Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Methamphetamine harms: addiction, psychosis, cardiovascular damage Dependence can develop with regular use.