The street names for meth vary based on whether meth is combined with other drugs, or just contains methamphetamine.
Methamphetamine is abused primarily for the stimulating effect it has on the central nervous system (CNS). Meth abuse causes high energy, euphoria, decreased appetite, and severe damage to teeth.
Learn more about popular street names for commonly abused drugs
Popular Street Names For Meth
Street names for methamphetamine may be different depending on whether the drug is in powder or crystal form.
Street names for powder methamphetamine:
- crank
- chalk
- speed
- chicken powder
- soap dope
- Hawaiian salt
- walking zombie
- zip
- fizz
- white
- lemons
- clothing cleaner
- nails
- one pot
- stove top
Street names for crystal meth:
- crystal
- ice
- hot ice
- ice cream
- L.A. ice
- L.A. glass
- shaved ice
- super ice
- shards
- quartz
- aqua
- frio
- blue
- cri-cri
- shatter
- Colorado Rockies
- glass
- shiny girl
Street Names For Combinations Of Meth And Other Drugs
Meth mixed with other drugs has specific street names used to define them.
Street names for meth mixed with other drugs:
- meth and cocaine: shabu, croak
- meth and molly (MDMA/Ecstasy): P&P, hugs and kisses, party and play
Locating Treatment Options For Meth Addiction
Meth abuse can easily lead to addiction, especially if there are co-occurring substance abuse or mental health concerns.
We can provide information about meth substance abuse treatment programs that can assist in the recovery process of someone struggling with methamphetamine abuse or addiction.
Reach out to our helpline today, and get the help you or your loved one needs.
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- Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — Patterns and Characteristics of Methamphetamine Use Among Adults — United States 2015-2018
http://cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6912a1.htm - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)—Drug Slang Code Words DEA Intelligence Report
https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2018-07/DIR-020-17%20Drug%20Slang%20Code%20Words.pdf - U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)—Commonly Used Drugs Charts
https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/commonly-used-drugs-charts
