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How is crystal meth made?
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Crystal meth, also known as "ice" or "speed," is primarily produced in illicit laboratories. The production process starts with an over-the-counter ingredient called pseudoephedrine, which is found in many cold and allergy medications. Methamphetamine producers convert the pseudoephedrine into methamphetamine hydrochloride, also known as "crystal meth," by reacting it with a range of chemicals in a multi-stage process. Once the methamphetamine is produced, it is typically processed further into a purer form and then distributed for sale on the illegal market.