Methamphetamine is a seriously addictive stimulant and is most commonly a white, odorless and crystalline powder. Based on substance use disorder admissions and prison admissions, methamphetamine continues to be one of the primary drugs of choice in Iowa.
Common short term effects include increased attention and activity, decreased appetite, euphoria or “rush,” rapid heartbeat and an increased body temperature. In the long term, consequences include addiction, paranoia, hallucinations, repetitive involuntary movements, brain structure changes, reductions in thinking and motor skills, memory loss, aggression, mood swings and severe dental problems.
Crank, crystal, meth, and ice are common slang terms for methamphetamines.
Iowa Substance Abuse Brief (June 2018) - This Iowa Substance Abuse Brief from June 2018 (Issue 6) provides information about the prevention, use and treatment of methamphetamine in Iowa.
In The Know Zone: Amphetamine - Comprehensive site with amphetamine photos, history, statistics, street Names.
Just Think Twice - A youth oriented site created by the DEA's Demand Reduction Program.
Meth Awareness - A USDOJ site that includes a images of meth, meth labs, photos of users, effect on users, more.
Methamphetamine Infographic (NEW) - An infographic highlighting current Iowa and national statistics on methamphetamine use
The Meth Project - The Meth Project is a large-scale prevention program aimed at reducing first-time meth use through public service messaging, public policy, and community outreach.
Methamphetamine Radio PSA's (NEW) - Radio PSA #1 Radio PSA #2
National Indian County Methamphetamine Initiative - There are lots of cool things about being native. Meth isn't one of them. An anti-methamphetamine ad campaign for a Native American audience.
Tips for Teens - Methamphetamine (SAMHSA) - This fact sheet for teens provides facts about methamphetamine.
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