

What Is Crystal Meth?Ĭrystal meth is chemically similar to the drug methamphetamine, a stimulant that targets your central nervous system. It’s often used at parties because it increases wakefulness and allows you to stay alert for longer than normal. Since it’s easily made in home labs, there’s a steady and easily accessible stream of the product for those who become addicted.Ĭrystal meth can be smoked, snorted, swallowed, or injected. This relatively common drug has remained popular among recreational drug users because it works quickly and produces an intense euphoric sensation. But among the general public and in the news, it’s called “crystal meth," a reference to the fact that it resembles shards of glass crystals. On the street, it's called, “glass,” “meth,” “shards,” ice,” or “Tina,” among those who make, distribute, and use this highly addictive drug.
