Methamphetamine (meth) can appear in several distinct forms, each with unique visual characteristics: Crystal Meth:
- Resembles shiny, glass-like shards or rocks, often clear, bluish-white, or slightly yellowish.
- The crystals are somewhat transparent and irregularly shaped, varying in size from small shards to larger chunks.
- This form is highly potent and commonly smoked or injected.
- Sometimes called "ice" or "glass" due to its glittering, crystalline appearance
Powdered Meth:
- Typically appears as a white or off-white powder, similar to chalk dust or granulated sugar.
- The powder can also range from light brown to occasionally pink or yellowish, depending on the chemicals used in manufacturing.
- It is usually fine and grainy but can sometimes be sticky.
- This form is often snorted and can be pressed into pills.
- Powdered meth tends to have a shinier, more crystalline look compared to other white powders like cocaine or heroin
Meth Pills:
- Small, round pills or tablets that vary in color from white to yellow or dyed colors.
- Some pills have logos or symbols on them.
- Prescription methamphetamine pills (Desoxyn) used medically for ADHD or obesity are white and marked with specific imprints
Color Variations:
- Meth can appear in colors such as pink, blue, or even green, depending on additives or precursor chemicals used during production.
- Despite color differences, all forms have similar stimulant effects and dangers
Packaging and Paraphernalia:
- Meth is commonly sold in small plastic or zip-lock bags, foil wraps, paper envelopes, or plastic containers.
- Paraphernalia includes glass pipes (for smoking crystal meth), straws (for snorting powder), and needles (for injecting liquid forms)
In summary, meth looks like clear or colored crystalline rocks ("crystal meth"), white or colored powder, or pills, often with a shiny or glass-like appearance that distinguishes it from other substances
