Methamphetamine

By Illinois. Attorney General's Office

Subjects: Prevention, Methamphetamine abuse, Methamphetamine

Description: Methamphetamine is a highly addictive nerve stimulant, similar to cocaine in its effects. It is known by many different names including meth, crank, and ice, and can be smoked, injected, snorted or taken orally. It is commonly sold in pill form, powder and chunks.