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What is crystalline methamphetamine (ice)?

What is crystalline methamphetamine (ice)?

Crystalline methamphetamine, also commonly known as 'ice', is a stimulant drug, which means it speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and the body.

It is a type of methamphetamine, which is generally stronger and more addictive and has more harmful side effects than the powder form known as speed.

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Topic:
Target audience:
General
Service area:
National
Published:
September 2016
Last reviewed:
July 2026