speed

other words for speed include; billy, whizz, sulph, base, paste, dexies

What does it look like?

Speed is usually sold in small envelopes, called 'wraps', or in little plastic bags. The powder is often off-white and sometimes looks like small crystals.

How do you take it?

• Speed can be snorted up the nose in lines
• It can be rubbed on the gums
• The powder can be wrapped in a cigarette paper and swallowed or ‘speedbombed'
• Speed can also be mixed into drinks
• Speed can also be prepared for injection

What does it feel like?

• Speed is an amphetamine. Amphetamines make you feel wide awake, excited and increase your heartrate.
• Taking speed can stop you feeling hungry.
• Taking lots of speed can make you hallucinate

What are the risks?

• Speed increases your heartbeat and puts a strain on your heart.
• Speed can make you anxious, irritable or aggressive
• Snorting speed can damage your nose
• Doing too much speed can mean you get more colds and sore throats
• The comedown after getting high on speed can last a few days, making you irritable and depressed. This can be bad for your mental health and put a strain on relationships with family and friends.

The Law

• Speed is illegal. It's a Class B drug
• Possession can get you up to 5 years in jail
• Supplying speed to someone else, including your friends, can get you up to 14 years in jail.

For more information, visit the FRANK website.