Crystal Meth: Epidemic Or Not, Heavier Use, Higher Purity Are Increasing Harm

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 05:06 in Physics & Chemistry

Much media attention is being given to the rising toll of methamphetamine-related harm in Australia, fuelled by the increased availability and use of high purity crystalline methamphetamine (crystal meth or ice).Unlike other forms of methamphetamine available in Australia (speed or base), ice (crystalline methamphetamine or crystal meth) can be smoked. This gives a rapid drug effect because it gets into both the bloodstream and the brain quite quickly. read more

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