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| | Fact Sheet: Crystal Meth and HIV |
 | | Crystal meth is popular with street youth, and in gay clubs and circuit parties, although its use is spreading into mainstream culture and clubs. |
 | | Crystal meth is often used with ketamine (known as Special K), a drug which loosens the sphincter, and with Viagra to overcome what is known as “crystal dick”, or impotence that often accompanies the use of crystal meth. |
 | | Signs of addiction or dependence on crystal meth include compulsively seeking the drug and wanting to use the drug, violent behaviour, anxiety, confusion, insomnia, psychotic features such as paranoia, hallucinations, mood disturbances, delusions (the most common one is a sensation of insects creeping on your skin), irregular heart beats, a possible stroke, and suicidal thoughts. |
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