'Ice' A Culprit Behind Destructive Lifestyle

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Ice referred to as shabu, has been one of the most destructive and harmful drugs on the illicit market. This [ice] is a highly purified form of methamphetamine which can be snorted, injected or smoked.

When this one is in taking, it can cause a person to feel active, aggressive and euphoric. The ice user will stay up for days depending the supply of ice holds out, eating little or no food at all.

According to Dr. Lee, the form on how the ice user takes it will dictate on how quickly it will give an effect to the body. If smoked, this will result in an immediate high while if ingested this will take 20 minutes before experiencing its effect.

However, if ice wears off, the user will be anxious and depressed that will result in greater cravings for ice. Where in the near future, this will lead a person to do whatever it takes to have more ice.

The effect of it will affect the mental and physical health of a user. Ice abuse can lead to permanent psychological problems like paranoia - a very common among ice users. The ice user will become delusional, suicidal and homicidal.

It will also lead to kidney and lung disorder, liver diseases and weaker immune system that can be fatal. The person's lifestyle will also be affected by the drug - disorganized and chaotic way of life.

A survey conducted by the National Drug Survey showed that two percent of Australians use methamphetamine. However, according to Dr. Nicole Lee, an Adjunct Associate Professor at Curtin University's National Drug Research Institute said that half of those figures prefer to take the ice.

While ABC News reported that usually, the younger Australians are more likely to use the ice. "We see concentrations in young males in their late teens to late 20s. We see high concentrations of use among young males who are working in industry and trade areas...," stated Professor Anne Roche, Flinders UniversityDirector of the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction.