Category
Stimulants Also Known as
Desoxyn(brand name); chalk, crank, crystal, fire, glass, go fast, ice, meth, speed


How Administered
injected, swallowed, smoked, snorted


Intoxication Effects
increased heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism; feelings of exhilaration, energy, increased mental alertness, aggression, violence, psychotic behavior


Potential Health Consequences
memory loss, cardiac and neurological damage; impaired memory and learning, tolerance, addiction, rapid or irregular heart beat; reduced appetite, weight loss, heart failure, nervousness, insomnia