Tough Penalties for Speed proposed

Police have been pushing for increased penalties for Speed manufacture for 5 years and it now appears that this will transpire. Reclassification of the drug as a Class A substance of abuse is planned by the NZ government.

Users of the infamous "P" - or "pure" speed have been known to do some terrifying acts. Like "Crack", addictive properties are extreme and the social damage from kids finding a need to fund such addictions impossible as lives fall to pieces is a reasonable justification to raise the stakes for those involved in illegal manufacture or importation.

If you are taking Speed, or indeed distributing it, you are most likely to need help. Odyssey House has successful addiction rehabilitation programmes and can be contacted via the link on this site. Speed, (and moreso, P), are very addictive and do cause permanent damage to you, your body and ability to survive or enjoy a normal life.

The side effects of addiction involve psychosis, induced schitzophrenia (symptions include hearing "voices"), paranoia and damage to brain, nervous system and the cardio-vascular system.

In plain english, heart attacks, brain damage and strokes. Addicts trying to go clean may face suicidal feelings so any long term use of Speed (or short term use of P) may require professional attention.

And if you are accused of crimes related to Speed, you are going to need top legal help.