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Crystal meth or crystal methamphetamine (also called Tina or T) is a stimulant of the amphetamine family. It is used for chemsex, also known as or “partying” or PNP (party and play).

Background

The "crystal" refers to the fact that the drug looks like crystals.

Medical uses

Mechanism of action

Meth is often injected into the veins, known as "slamming". It is commonly dissolved in water to make an injectable solution. It can also be smoked, sometimes referred to as "clouds". It can also be "bumped", with the dissolved solution or a crystal shard administered rectally.

Appeal

Dosing

Risks

Meth is a high strength amphetamine, putting high strain on the heart and increases blood pressure. It is common to feel heart palpitations when under the influence of meth. The risk of heart attack and stroke are increased.

Injections carry the risk of HIV and hepatitis C infections if needles and syringes are reused and shared between users.

It is also not processed by the body and therefore it is possible for people to get high from drinking the urine of someone who has taken meth (referred to as chempiss).

Because of the strong effect of meth, the comedown is often severe. It may not be possible sleep for a few days after using. People may experience paranoia and hallucinations. Ongoing use can cause psychosis and even brain damage.

Drug interactions

Stimulants such as caffeine can accelerate the effects of meth.

Addiction

Meth is psychologically and physically addictive.

Risk mitigation

Smoking meth is generally considered a lower risk than injecting.

Fresh needles and syringes should be used for each injection and not shared. Injection water should be used to reduce the risk of infection, as tap water is not clean enough to inject into the body.

Monitor for adequate hydration by observing the color of the user's urine.

As a stimulant meth can suppress the user's appetite. Protein shakes, rehydration powder, and vitamin tablets may be consumed to stay nourished. Attention must be paid to avoid overeating.

The comedown can be rough, and may take a long time. Do not drive or operate machinery until safe to do so. Watching gentle television programs and cartoons may help to wait out the comedown, avoid things with action and excitement. Having a companion to to provide social interaction and supervision can mitigate some parts of the comedown.

If use is affecting work, social life, and relationships, seek advice from a drug counseling service.

Known incidents

Medical case reports

RACKWiki incident reports

References

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-Crystal Meth or Crystal Methamphetamine (Also called Tina or T) is a stimulant of the Amphetamine family. It is increasingly being used for Chemsex or “Partying” or PNP (Party and Play). The Crystal part if its name refers to the fact that it looks like crystals.
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-=== Use ===
+'''Crystal meth''' or '''crystal methamphetamine''' (also called '''Tina''' or '''T''') is a stimulant of the amphetamine family. It is used for chemsex, also known as or “partying” or PNP (party and play).
-Meth is often injected into the veins known as slamming. It dissolves in water so a solution can be made to inject. It can also be smoked, sometimes referred to as clouds. It can also be bumped, with the dissolved solution put up the ass or a crystal shard directly put up the ass.
-=== Risks ===
+== Background<!-- Provide background information for this drug. --> ==
-Meth is a high strength amphetamine and puts a high strain on the heart and increases blood pressure. It is frequent to feel pulptations when taking meth and can be risk of heart attack and stroke,
+The "crystal" refers to the fact that the drug looks like crystals.
-Injecting or slamming meth carries the risk of HIV and Hep C if reusing needles and syringes. Fresh needles and syringes should be used for each slam and not shared. Injection water should be used to reduce the risk of infection, tap water is not clean enough to inject into the body.
+=== Medical uses ===
-Meth should not be mixed with other drugs. Also note that caffeine accelerates the effect of meth and is dangerous.
+=== Mechanism of action ===
+Meth is often injected into the veins, known as "slamming". It is commonly dissolved in water to make an injectable solution. It can also be smoked, sometimes referred to as "clouds". It can also be "bumped", with the dissolved solution or a crystal shard administered rectally.
-It is also not processed by the body and therefore it is possible for people to get high from drinking the piss if someone who has taken meth (referred to as chempiss).
+== Appeal<!-- Describe the reasons why people use this drug with kink. --> ==
-Because of the strong effect of meth, the comedown is often severe. It may not be possible sleep for a few days after using. People may experience paranoia and hallucinations.  On going use can cause psychosis and even brain damage.
+== Dosing<!-- Describe the routes of administration and dosing for this drug. --> ==
-As a stimulant it also has the effect of suppressing appetite so it may be difficult to eat.
+== Risks<!-- Describe the risks of this drug. --> ==
+Meth is a high strength amphetamine, putting high strain on the heart and increases blood pressure. It is common to feel heart palpitations when under the influence of meth. The risk of heart attack and stroke are increased.
-Meth is psychologically and physically addictive.
+Injections carry the risk of HIV and hepatitis C infections if needles and syringes are reused and shared between users.
-=== Harm reduction ===
+It is also not processed by the body and therefore it is possible for people to get high from drinking the urine of someone who has taken meth (referred to as chempiss).
-Smoking meth is generally considered a lower risk than injecting. As discussed above, do not share needles and syringes and try to keep preparation as sterile as possible and cap needles after use.
-Avoid caffeine which accelerates the effects of meth. Avoid mixing with other drugs.
+Because of the strong effect of meth, the comedown is often severe. It may not be possible sleep for a few days after using. People may experience paranoia and hallucinations. Ongoing use can cause psychosis and even brain damage.
-Ensure you stay hydrated and do not overheat, watch the colour of your piss to monitor hydration.
+=== Drug interactions<!-- Describe the interactions of this drug. --> ===
+Stimulants such as caffeine can accelerate the effects of meth.
-If you can’t manage to eat, use protein shakes, rehydration powder and vitamin tablets until your appetite returns.
+=== Addiction<!-- Describe the addiction risk for this drug. --> ===
+Meth is psychologically and physically addictive.
-The comedown can be rough, ensure you have time before you need to do other things. Do not drive or operate machinery until safe to do so. Watching gentle television programs and cartoons may help to wait out the comedown, avoid things with action and excitement. If possible have a friend for company and to help look after you.
+== Risk mitigation<!-- Describe the risk mitigation for this drug. --> ==
+Smoking meth is generally considered a lower risk than injecting.
-If use is affecting your work, social life and relationships seek advice from a drug counselling service.
+Fresh needles and syringes should be used for each injection and not shared. Injection water should be used to reduce the risk of infection, as tap water is not clean enough to inject into the body.
-=== References ===
+Monitor for adequate hydration by observing the color of the user's urine.
-https://www.talktofrank.com/drug/methamphetamine
+As a stimulant meth can suppress the user's appetite. Protein shakes, rehydration powder, and vitamin tablets may be consumed to stay nourished. Attention must be paid to avoid overeating.
+The comedown can be rough, and may take a long time. Do not drive or operate machinery until safe to do so. Watching gentle television programs and cartoons may help to wait out the comedown, avoid things with action and excitement. Having a companion to to provide social interaction and supervision can mitigate some parts of the comedown.
+If use is affecting work, social life, and relationships, seek advice from a drug counseling service.
+== Known incidents<!-- Provide a list of links to articles describing incidents involving this drug. --> ==
+=== Medical case reports<!-- List medical case reports related to the use of this drug. --> ===
+=== RACKWiki incident reports<!-- List RACKWiki incident reports related to the use of this drug. --> ===
+== References ==