Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine
Also know as?
Yabba, Tina and Christine, Meth, Ice, Glass, Crystal Meth, Crank.
| ‘Illegal’ drugs (‘accidental exposure’ – zero tolerance approach) | Threshold limit in microgrammes per litre of blood (µg/L) |
|---|---|
| Methylamphetamine | 10µg/L |
What is Methamphetamine?
Methamphetamine is part of the amphetamine family of stimulant drugs. Taking Methamphetamine makes users feel very upbeat, alert and thrilled as well as nervous, obsessed, confused and aggressive.
What is the risk of taking Methamphetamine?
- Methamphetamine used for a long time can cause brain damage.
- Lowered inhibitions, can lead users to taking bigger risks, which they wouldn’t normally take.
- Methamphetamine effects can last a very long time. They can be followed by a severe come-down.
- Methamphetamine mixed with alcohol can have serious consequences. The stimulant effects of methamphetamine with depressant effects of alcohol interact unpredictably. It can raise the risk of harm or even death.
How long does Methamphetamine stay in system?
- 3-5 days in urine
Saliva test – half an hour from ingestion up to 3 days
- Up to 90 days in hair
- 9-15 hours in blood*.
Expected level of drug that will stay in the system 24 hours after taking Methamphetamine.
- Undetectable after single dose, less than 10 µg/L
*For chronic users, drugs can be reserved in the system much longer after their last use. For example, marijuana and PCP stay in user’s system and can be detected for up to 30 days after long periods of heavy use.
