There are countless drugs circulating today, each with multiple names that can make them difficult to track—ranging from their generic and brand names to street slang. If you’ve come across the term crank and are wondering what it refers to, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place for answers.
What Drug Is Crank?
Crank is a street name for methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, a powerful central nervous system stimulant. While meth can come in several forms, crank specifically refers to crystal meth—a version of the drug that appears as shiny, rock-like shards. Meth is synthetic and typically made in illegal labs using a mix of toxic chemicals such as battery acid, antifreeze, drain cleaner, and fuel. Crystal meth is usually smoked using a pipe or bong, though it can also be injected. With its highly addictive properties and dangerous manufacturing process, crank poses serious health risks and is considered one of the most harmful illicit drugs on the street.
Other Street Names for Crystal Meth
Along with the name crank, methamphetamine can be referred to by other street names:
- Ice
- Blade
- Speed
- Shards
- Hot ice
- Tina
- Crystal glass
- Uppers
Crystal Meth Use Statistics
Although methamphetamine has an intended medical use, like in cases of ADHD and narcolepsy, it is often abused. For example, crystal meth has no intended health benefit and is solely used for a recreational high. Although it’s incredibly dangerous to mess with potent drugs, crystal meth is widely used. In fact, meth use appears to be on the rise, with more people and more diverse demographics increasing their meth abuse. Yet, methamphetamines are closely guarded by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule II controlled substance.
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Signs and Symptoms of Methamphetamine Abuse
Drug addiction shows up differently in each person, but you can watch for the following signs in yourself or another person. If you recognize symptoms of meth abuse, it’s time to explore getting help.
- Cravings
- Inability to stop using meth on your own
- Financial strain
- Loss of interest in responsibilities and passions
- Injection site infections
- Burns or cuts
- Insomnia
- Appetite changes
- Disheveled appearance
- Restlessness
- Agitation
- Paranoia
- Hallucinations
What Are the Dangers of Abusing Crystal Meth?
Using crystal meth is dangerous for your body and mind. When you use crystal meth, you may be intaking any number of hazardous chemical ingredients used to create it. Additionally, the addictive substance methamphetamine wreaks havoc on your brain and body. Because it’s habit-forming, you’ll find yourself both psychologically and physically addicted. As you increase your dose, you could overdose and die. In other cases, people live with severe health problems from meth abuse, like heart disease, lung damage, HIV, and liver disease.
Treatment for Crystal Meth Addiction
The good news is there is hope of recovery with professional crystal meth addiction treatment. At our drug rehab center, our guests complete the inner work of healing through behavioral therapy, holistic therapy, and optional medication for drug addiction. The first step is detoxification to remove crystal meth from your system. As detox is only safe when completed in a medical facility, we invite you to seek this level of care at our center.
Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral therapy is a proven, evidence-based therapy that is effective in treating substance use disorders. It focuses on identifying negative habits and instead developing healthy patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
Holistic Therapy
Holistic therapy includes alternative activities and experiences that involve the mind, body, and spirit. They are highly beneficial for healing drug abuse because they aid in whole-body restoration.
Finding Crystal Meth Addiction Treatment
You don’t have to look far to find help. Crystal meth will slowly poison your body and mind while causing devastation to your identity. It’s time to leave drug addiction in the past and start down the new road of sobriety. We can help you, so call us today!
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