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Ice

Street name for crystalline methamphetamine. It is a powerful, synthetic stimulant drug that is more potent than other forms of amphetamines. It is more pure than the powder form of methamphetamine ("speed").

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IDU

An abbreviation for an injecting drug user or injecting drug use.

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Illicit drug

An illegal drug.

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Inhalant

A range of products (many of which are familiar household items) which, when vaporised and inhaled, may cause the user to feel intoxicated or "high".

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Injecting equipment

Includes needles and syringes, spoons, filters, swabs, water and tourniquets.

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Intoxication

A condition that follows the administration of a sufficient amount of a psychoactive substance and which results in behavioural and/or physical changes. The capacity to think and act within a normal range of ability diminishes.

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Intravenous (IV)

Within a vein.

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