{"id":13138,"date":"2023-09-01T12:51:05","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T12:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/?p=13138"},"modified":"2023-10-17T05:42:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T05:42:55","slug":"crystal-drugs-in-south-africa-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/crystal-drugs-in-south-africa-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Crystal Drugs in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<header><div class=\"contained\"><div><div><\/div><div class=\"content\"><h1>Crystal Drugs in South Africa<\/h1><a href=\"#recoveryModal\" class=\"btn submit\" data-toggle=\"modal\">Reach out now, we can help<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header><div id=\"crumbs\" class=\"contained\" data-is-podcasts=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\">Home<\/a>  \/  <\/div><h3 data-date='01 September 2023' class='article-title'>Crystal Drugs in South Africa<\/h3><div class='info'><span>01 September, 2023<\/span><span>Articles, News<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Crystal meth, as known as Tik on the streets of some part of South Africa is the street name given to crystal methamphetamine, which is a common highly <a href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/drug-addiction\/meth-addiction\/\">addictive and dangerous drug<\/a> in South Africa. Crystal is a stimulant that increases alertness, attention and energy. Crystal users become addicted or dependent as the effect is an intense rush and feeling of self confidence and euphoria. This hyperactivity can last for hours, when the effect of Crystal wears off the user is left feeling irritable, tired along with a sense of depression or glum mood which drives the desire for more to avoid the uncomfortable feeling of coming down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-15ecff4 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"15ecff4\"><style>.stk-15ecff4{padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-15ecff4-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-822a54c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"822a54c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:768px){.stk-822a54c{flex:1 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-822a54c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-822a54c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3b6a6a8\" id=\"if-you-or-a-loved-one-is-battling-drug-addiction-and-seeking-a-path-to-recovery-crossroads-recovery-centre-is-here-to-help\" data-block-id=\"3b6a6a8\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">If you or a loved one is battling drug addiction and seeking a path to recovery, Crossroads Recovery Centre is here to help.<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-e255a1b\" data-block-id=\"e255a1b\"><style>.stk-e255a1b{margin-bottom:40px !important}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Our experienced and compassionate team is dedicated to providing tailored addiction treatment programs to support your journey to sobriety. Don&rsquo;t wait any longer; take the first step towards a healthier, drug-free life today. Contact us now to learn more about our services, admission procedures, and how we can assist you in your recovery journey<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-28f3142\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"28f3142\"><style>.stk-28f3142-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-28f3142-container{display:flex !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.stk-28f3142{flex:1 1 calc(40% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-28f3142-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-28f3142-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-e3e874a\" data-block-id=\"e3e874a\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-right has-text-align-left-mobile stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-c7f1915\" data-block-id=\"c7f1915\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/johannesburg-treatment-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Johannesburg<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-a745aed\" data-block-id=\"a745aed\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/pretoria-treatment-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Pretoria<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The appearance of Crystal drugs in South Africa is an odorless substance found either in crystals or a finer powder form usually white or brownish in colour and is sold in small bags or straws. Crystal can either be snorted, smoked or injected. Various forms of Crystal drugs in South Africa are popular as it&rsquo;s cheap and easily found on the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crystal drugs in South Africa are growing in popularity as it effects are potent and felt immediately also includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased alertness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intense feeling of happiness or euphoria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased sense of activity or energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased feelings of self confidence or self esteem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased sex drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased sense of contentment or satisfaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As a result of the increasing use of Crystal drugs in South Africa, the Crystal addict is often found dealing with the following long-term effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decreased appetite results in significant weight loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mood swings, irritability and depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)and loss of energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of interest in hobbies or social interactions (isolation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stomach and muscle cramps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damage to nervous system results in tremors in hands, arms head and legs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive itching of the skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&ldquo;Meth Mouth&rdquo; deterioration and decay of gum and teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crystal drug addiction<\/strong> in South Africa has increased and developed as a result of the Crystal users need &nbsp;to continue using as the artificial sense of happiness and euphoria is gone as a result of the sudden onset of withdrawals as a result of the &ldquo;come down&rdquo; from the high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The difficulty of physical with drawls and psychological cravings lasts long after the Crystal user has stopped using, months later the user could still suffer from cravings for Crystal, leaving the Crystal user trapped in a cycle of using, coming down and seeking again. This compulsive need to use despite the consequences is an indication that addiction may be present, and the very reason for Crystal use in South Africa becoming so common is that once the Crystal user has reached this stage where finding and using is their primary activity.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crystal Drugs in South Africa Reach out now, we can help Home \/ Crystal Drugs in South Africa 01 September, 2023Articles, News Crystal meth, as known as Tik on the streets of some part of South Africa is the street name given to crystal methamphetamine, which is a common highly addictive and dangerous drug in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13139,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,36],"tags":[420],"class_list":["post-13138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-news","tag-crystal-drugs","entry"],"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CRYSTAL-DRUGS-IN-SOUTH-AFRICA.jpg",1200,675,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CRYSTAL-DRUGS-IN-SOUTH-AFRICA-80x80.jpg",80,80,true],"medium":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CRYSTAL-DRUGS-IN-SOUTH-AFRICA-300x169.jpg",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CRYSTAL-DRUGS-IN-SOUTH-AFRICA-768x432.jpg",640,360,true],"large":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CRYSTAL-DRUGS-IN-SOUTH-AFRICA-1030x579.jpg",640,360,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CRYSTAL-DRUGS-IN-SOUTH-AFRICA.jpg",1200,675,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CRYSTAL-DRUGS-IN-SOUTH-AFRICA.jpg",1200,675,false],"alm-thumbnail":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CRYSTAL-DRUGS-IN-SOUTH-AFRICA-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CRYSTAL-DRUGS-IN-SOUTH-AFRICA.jpg",1200,675,false]},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>Crystal Drugs in South AfricaReach out now, we can helpHome \/ Crystal Drugs in South Africa01 September, 2023Articles, News Crystal meth, as known as Tik on the streets of some part of South Africa is the street name given to crystal methamphetamine, which is a common highly addictive and dangerous drug in South Africa. Crystal is a stimulant that increases alertness, attention and energy. Crystal users become addicted or dependent as the effect is an intense rush and feeling of self confidence and euphoria. This hyperactivity can last for hours, when the effect of Crystal wears off the user is&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/category\/news\/articles\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Articles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"admin","url":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/author\/admin\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13138","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13138"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13138\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13138"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}