Glass is another term used in the streets for the killer drug, methamphetamine. There are various other terms with which it is called. These are meth, crystal glass, Cristina. Glass is an illegal drug and is very harmful to the human central nervous system. It is usually injected, smoked, snorted and ingested. Glass looks like ice and clear chunks of crystals. It is an odorless and colorless drug.

Research says that nearly 84% of people who have tried glass feel the urge to try it again and around 42% of new users feel to get the high again. The consumption of glass or crystal meth gives a feeling of euphoria and a high which usually lasts from 2 to 16 hours. This stimulates our nervous system making people stay awake for longer periods and be energized and confident and happy.

Initially meth was prescribed as a weight loss medicine. But the reactions came out to be dangerous when people become addicted to it.  Glass causes rapid weight loss. However, these effects are short term. The body develops a tolerance for this chemical and the loss of weight stops within six weeks. When a person stops consuming meth the weight again enhanced.

The prolonged use of meth causes damage to the mind and body of the person. The most commonly seen symptoms are insomnia, sweating, paranoia, dry mouth, agitation, aggressive behavior, irritation, depression, cardiovascular problems. The effects of this drug are very similar to that of cocaine. Use of glass causes a violent behavior, suppressed appetites, sleep disorders, mood swings, tremors, convulsions, irregular heart rate.

The various long term effects of meth consumption are brain damage similar to the damages cause by Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. It can also lead to stroke, coma and death. Chronic users of methamphetamine also show homicidal and suicidal thoughts. Glass when used by carrying mothers can also lead to premature birth and defects of the new born child including heart problems and cleft palate.