Stimulants
Methamphetamine
Street names: Meth, Crystal, Ice, Glass, Tina, Crank
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⚡What it does
- Intense euphoria, energy, focus lasting 6–12 h
- Suppressed appetite/sleep
- Confidence, hypersexuality
⚠Key risks
- Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known
- Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis
- Overdose: stroke, heart failure, overheating
✚Overdose signs
- Chest pain, arrhythmia
- Extreme agitation, paranoia
- High fever, seizures
📋Quick facts
Also known asMeth, Crystal, Ice, Glass, Tina, Crank
CategoryStimulants
Schedule / classSchedule II (US)
AppearanceClear/white crystal shards ('ice'), powder, or pills
Street price~$20–$100 per gram (US); varies by region
Legal statusSchedule II (US); Class A UK; illegal without Rx everywhere listed
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: NIDA, DEA, EMCDDA
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methamphetamine | Schedule II | Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis | ~$20–$100 per gram |
| Cocaine | Schedule II | Heart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle | ~$60–$120 per gram |
| Speed (amphetamine paste) | Schedule II | Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating | ~$10–$40 per gram |
| Adderall (amphetamine salts) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain | ~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
| Adderall XR | Schedule II | Same as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism | ~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule |
| Methylphenidate (Ritalin) | Schedule II | Dependence; cardiovascular strain; Injecting crushed tablets causes lung damage | ~$2–$10 per 20 mg tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly — see our pressed pill guide.
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