Yaba |
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Drug |
Yaba (Crystal Meth in the form of a tablet) |
Common Name |
Crazy medicine, Yaba, Ice |
Description |
Pills, red, orange and sometimes green. |
Routes of use |
Ingestion |
Effects Required |
Intense hallucinogenic effects and can keep users awake for days. |
Other Effects |
Lung and kidney disorders, hallucinations and paranoia. In some cases suffering depression and suicidal urges when coming off the drug. |
Dependence and Tolerance |
Yaba is addictive and habit forming. |
| Legality | Yaba is a type of amphetamine (speed). Speed is a Class B drug - illegal to have, give away or sell. Prepared for injection Speed becomes a Class A and can get you tougher sentencing if you're caught with it or selling it. Posession can get you up to five years in jail and an unlimited fine. Supplying someone else with it can get you up to 14 years and an unlimited fine. |
North Wales Substance Misuse Forum website. 