Meth Addiction 
Meth addicts are very dangerous and will do just about anything for a fix. If you suspect a member of your family using meth, the time to act is now.
Meth is known under various names Ice, chalk, speed, crystal, glass, crank, yaba, fire, tina, poor man's cocaine, tweak, trash, yellow bam, methlies quick, stove top, and go fast. If your teen is talking about yaba or tina or yellow bam, they are most likely involved with meth. Meth is easily obtained due to how easy it is to make. The main ingredient in Meth is Pseudoephedrine easily found over the counter at any major pharmacy. Different dealers will have different mixtures but typical ingredients such as pipe cleaners, lye, and cleaning product are used to cook it up. Meth is identified as a yellow or whitish powder, crystal or pill.
Who Does Meth Affects?
Parents sometimes are comfortable in their thought that this cannot happen to their families. Meth addiction is found in the following demographic groups: Many methamphetamine users are young. It is predominantly used by white individuals, but also commonly found among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, American Indians, Alaska Natives.
More and more teens are also becoming frequent users of meth because it is so inexpensive. Teens are using meth because it helps in losing weight. Unfortunately the negative side effects associated with meth goes far beyond weight loss.
Having a meth addiction can cause the following disturbing side effects: Major blisters on skin/open sores, Drying and yellowing of hair, Shakes, Major weight loss, Rotting teeth, Brain damage, Organ failure, Psychosis, Obsessive compulsive attributes, Mania, Paranoia, Violent behavior and Suicidal tendencies and ideation.