Crystal Methamphetamine
(meth, ice, T, tina, glass, crystal)
Crystal meth is a central nervous system stimulant, that comes in a crystal form. It was first synthesized from ephedrine (another stimulant) in 1893 by Japanese chemist Nagayoshi Nagai. Crystal can be smoked, “slammed” (injected), “booty bumped” (taken anally), snorted, or “hot railed” (a glass pipe is heated and held over a line and snorted), and is often used during chemsex.
Effects | Dosage | Advice | Support
Effects
Effects can last around 4-20 hours, depending on how you take it and the frequency of use.
- Euphoria
- Alertness
- Confidence
- Lowered inhibitions
- Arousal
- Paranoia
- Increased energy
- Anxiety
- Headaches
- Nausea
Dosage
Dosage will depend on a number of factors including body weight, gender and tolerance. This is a guide only.
| Strength | Dose |
| Light | 5-10 mg |
| Common | 10-25 mg |
| Strong | 25-50 mg |
| Heavy | 50+ mg |
Harm Reduction Advice
- Snorting crystal can damage your nose. If you do decide to snort it, crush it finely and wash out your nose at the end of the night.
- Crystal can be moreish, set a limit and try stick to it.
- Mixing drugs, including alcohol, can be risky. Click here for more information on drug combinations.
- Crystal is commonly used during chemsex, for more information on safer chemsex, click here.
- Crystal meth can increase libido and lower inhibitions, so if you are planning on having sex, it can be helpful to set boundaries before using and use around people you trust.
- If injecting, don’t share or reuse needles as this could increase the risk of vein injury and virus transmission. For more advice around safer injecting, contact us, or visit our Needle Exchange at 11 Brunswick Square, BS2 8PE.
- Take breaks from using, regular use can lead to paranoia/psychosis.
- You’re likely to feel depleted after using drugs. Hydrate, eat something nutritious and rest. Click here for more information on taking care of yourself after a session.
- If someone collapses or becomes unresponsive, seek immediate medical attention. You will not get in trouble for doing this. Click here to read up on drug-read up on drug-related emergencies.
- We recommend you always test your drugs, for information on testing services in Bristol, click here.
- If you’re out and about, make sure you and your mates have a safe way to get home, definitely don’t drive.
Access Support
The Drop is BDP’s one stop shop for support, advice and resources around party drugs.
