Crystal meth is usually in powder form and can be in varying levels of purity. Ice looks like rock salt or chipped glass and is exceptionally pure. An ice high can last from seven to thirty hours, all the while pushing biological systems to the limit. This is damaging to the mind and the body. Phases of abuse Phase 1 Early use.
Users feel energized, faster, stronger.
They report mood elevation, euphoria, alertness, and excitation. Phase 2 Habitual use. Within weeks or months, users begin to lose weight. Nervousness, anxiety and repetitiveness are noticeable. Phase 3 Chronic abuse.