Crystal meth is a stimulant drug also known as meth, tina, yaba, crystal, jib, speed, crank, ice, sketch, cryssie, or glass. It is a white, odourless powder that can be snorted, smoked, injected, and eaten. Meth does not occur naturally. It is a synthetic drug that is made from a combination of chemical ingredients. Ingredients might include iodine, hydrochloric acid, drain cleaner, battery acid, lye, antifreeze, pool acid, sodium hydroxide, lithium/sodium metal, red phosphorous, or anhydrous ammonia.
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