Over-the-counter remedies linked to crystal meth drug

OVER-the-counter flu remedies such as Lemsip and Sudafed are being used to manufacture a Class-A drug which causes users to experience paranoid and even suicidal thoughts.

Methylamphetamine, alternatively known as ‘crystal meth’ and ‘ice’ is not common in Ireland — yet.

However, it has become more prevalent both here and in Britain in recent years. There have been few recorded cases of people presenting with crystal meth abuse or addiction to Irish support bodies. However, in the past two years it has become available on the gay club scene where it has been described as being “just as rampant as Ket (ketamine)”.