Crystal methamphetamine use in New South Wales

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21 December 2006Crystal methamphetamine, also known as 'ice' and 'crystal meth', is a highly purified form of methamphetamine, a synthetic central nervous system stimulant. This paper provides an overview of crystal methamphetamine and its effects, supply and distribution, and the characteristics of crystal methamphetamine users. It describes the impact of crystal methamphetamine on health and law enforcement services and some of the ways these services have responded to the challenge are outlined.

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