Drug Identification Chart: Methamphetamine

Cocaine
(Crystals)

Cocaine
(Rocks)

Ecstasy
(MDMA)

GHB

Heroin

LSD
(Blotting Paper)

LSD
(Tablets)

Magic mushrooms

Methamphe tamine
(Crystals)

Methamphe tamine
(Powder)

Methamphe tamine
(Tablets)

Kétamine
(Liquid)

Kétamine
(Powder)

Kétamine
(Tablets)

PCP
(Powder)

PCP
(Tablets)

Methamphetamine (Crystalline)

Description: Fine transparent shiny crystals

Street Names: Crystal Meth, Ice, Crank, Glass, Tina

Methods of Use: Smoked Injested

Category: Stimulant (Substance that activates the psychic functions by increasing wakefulness and general brain activity. By accelerating the thinking process, it makes the user more alert and energetic.)

Most Commonly Cited Effects: Euphoria, increased alertness of mind, excessively talkative, feeling of well-being, decreased appetite (Smoked or injected, methamphetamine produces an intensely euphoric “rush.” The effects will also come on faster and be more powerful.)

Detection Method: Dry mouth, dilated pupils, blurred vision, quickened vital signs, anxiety, restlessness, tremors

Appendices: I

Law and Offences: Controlled Drug and Substances Act – Possession: section 4(1) – Possession with intent to traffic: section 5(2) – Trafficking: section 5(1) – Import-Export: section 6(1) – Possession with intent to export: section 6(2) – Manufacturing: section 7(1)

Methamphetamine (Powder)

Description: White powder

Street Names: Meth, Chalk

Methods of Use: Ingested

Category: Stimulant (Substance that activates the psychic functions by increasing wakefulness and general brain activity. By accelerating the thinking process, it makes the user more alert and energetic.)

Most Commonly Cited Effects: Euphoria, increased alertness of mind, excessively talkative, feeling of well-being, decreased appetite (Smoked or injected, methamphetamine produces an intensely euphoric “rush.” The effects will also come on faster and be more powerful.)

Detection Method: Dry mouth, dilated pupils, blurred vision, quickened vital signs, anxiety, restlessness, tremors

Appendices: I

Law and Offences: Controlled Drug and Substances Act – Possession: section 4(1) – Possession with intent to traffic: section 5(2) – Trafficking: section 5(1) – Import-Export: section 6(1) – Possession with intent to export: section 6(2) – Manufacturing: section 7(1)

Methamphetamine (Tablets)

Description: Tablets with a variety of logos and colours

Street Names: Speed, Peach, Pink, Peanut, Candy, Pill

Methods of Use: Ingested

Category: Stimulant (Substance that activates the psychic functions by increasing wakefulness and general brain activity. By accelerating the thinking process, it makes the user more alert and energetic.)

Most Commonly Cited Effects: Euphoria, increased alertness of mind, excessively talkative, feeling of well-being, decreased appetite (Smoked or injected, methamphetamine produces an intensely euphoric “rush.” The effects will also come on faster and be more powerful.)

Detection Method: Dry mouth, dilated pupils, blurred vision, quickened vital signs, anxiety, restlessness, tremors

Appendices: I

Law and Offences: Controlled Drug and Substances Act – Possession: section 4(1) – Possession with intent to traffic: section 5(2) – Trafficking: section 5(1) – Import-Export: section 6(1) – Possession with intent to export: section 6(2) – Manufacturing: section 7(1)