Crystal meth use is spreading

August 2004

Crystal meth use is spreading.

It's increasingly seen across Canada...in street youth...high schools...etc.

Crystal methamphetamine...also called ice, jib, crank, tweak...is a synthetic stimulant. It gets its name from its appearance...transparent, sheet-like crystals.

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Crystal meth use is spreading

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