What is crystal methamphetamine?

• A synthetic stimulant commonly used as a recreational drug
• An odorless, white or off-white, bitter-tasting powder packaged in pills, capsules or as crystals
• Frequently snorted but is also used orally, smoked and injected

Law

• Illegal to buy, sell, or possess

Effects

The effects can be both psychological or physiological and include:

• Euphoria
• Increased libido, energy and alertness
• Increased heart rate, breathing rate and temperature
• Irregular heartbeat
• Reduced appetite
• Abdominal cramps
• Sweating and nervousness
• Paranoia, hallucinations

Find out more

More info

Contact: ACON Alcohol and Other Drugs Program

Tel: (02) 9206 2081
Free Call: 1800 063 060
Hearing Impaired: (02) 9283 2088

Email: aod@acon.org.au