ICE

Ice facts at a glance

The signs and symptoms of using ice can include:

  • Increased heart and breathing rate
  • Trembling hands and fingers
  • High blood pressure
  • Overheating and excessive sweating
  • Stomach cramps
  • Blurred vision
  • Bad headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Reduced appetite
  • Irritability and hostility
  • Hallucinations
  • Paranoia
  • Psychosis
  • Panic attacks
  • Out of control aggression
  • Itching, picking, scratching skin

The consequences of using ice may include:

  • Paranoia
  • Increased risk of stroke
  • High risk of dependence (addiction)
  • Chronic sleep problems
  • Memory loss
  • Blood-borne infections (like hepatitis C and HIV) through needle-sharing
  • Anorexia
  • Malnutrition
  • Heart and lung problems
  • Increased risk of kidney problems
  • Depression
  • Loss of ability to make decisions

Ice or crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride - printable fact sheet (PDF 94 KB)