Pills, powder or chunky crystals called “ice.”

Meth is also commonly referred to as speed, uppers, chalk, ice, glass, crank (when injected), co-pilots, glass, or even sometimes called Christmas tree.  In Hawaii, Meth/Ice is referred to as batu.

Use of meth can cause dangerously high body-temperature, sweating, headaches, blurred vision, dry mouth, hot flashes, dizziness, rotting teeth, hallucinations, scars and open sores, paranoia, and severe weight-loss.  If used long-term, ice can cause damage to the brain, and cause memory loss or damage, convulsions (uncontrollable jerking), and even death.

It causes deformations in fetuses, asocial children, children incapable of bonding, children prone to have tremors. Also causes the children to have shortness of breath, excessive coughing, mental confusion, excessive sleepiness, and excessive hyperactivity!

The punishment for meth use/sale is extremely rough, as it should be. It consists of sentencing of up to five years in prison and a maximum fine of $50,000 – this is just for the first offense if you are convicted three times for meth charges then you could be looking at being locked up for 25 years to life in prison).

Spend quality time with the ones you love and care about.  Find new family activities to participate in.  Join a sports team or find another interesting hobby.  Stay actively busy, participate in service-learning programs,volunteer, or seek out support groups or treatment centers to build self-esteem, strong families and create healthy choices to help yourself and everyone you love!