Ice

Crystal methamphetamine (‘ice’) is a stimulant drug which means it speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and the body. It’s stronger, more addictive and therefore has more harmful side effects than the powder form of methamphetamine known as speed. Ice usually comes as small chunky clear crystals that look like ice. It can also come as white or brownish crystal-like powder with a strong smell and bitter taste.

Mixing Ice with other drugs

ICE + SPEED OR ECSTASY

Causes enormous strain on the heart and other parts of the body, which can lead to stroke.

ICE + ALCOHOL, CANNABIS OR BENZODIAZEPINES

Causes enormous strain on the body, and more likely to overdose. The stimulant effects of ice may mask the effects of depressant drugs like benzodiazepines and can increase the risk of overdose.

Side Effects of
Ice

There is no safe level of drug use. Use of any drug always carries risk.

The effects of taking Ice with other drugs including over-the-counter or prescribed medications can be unpredictable and dangerous.

Ice Psychosis

High doses of ice and frequent use may cause ‘ice psychosis’. This condition is characterised by paranoid delusions, hallucinations and bizarre, aggressive or violent behavior. These symptoms usually disappear a few days after the person stops using ice.

Ice Overdose

The effects of taking Ice with other drugs including over-the-counter or prescribed medications can be unpredictable and dangerous.