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The [[Guild of Merchants|Merchant's Guild]] describes the Shades as 'a folklorique network of old alleys and picturesque streets, wherre exitement and romans lurke arounde everry corner and much may be heard the traditional street cries of old time also the laughing visages of the denuizens as they goe about their business private.'
Crystal meth, also known as methamphetamine or ice, is a highly addictive and potent stimulant drug. It's typically sold in the form of small, white, crystalline rocks or chunks. To consume crystal meth in the United States, you can use one of several methods:


In other words, a commentary drily adds, you have been warned.
Smoking: Using a glass pipe, known as a "meth pipe," is the most common method of ingesting crystal meth. You heat the crystal in the pipe, and inhale the vapor. This method delivers the drug's effects quickly.


Others just call it "colourful".
Snorting: Some users choose to snort or sniff the drug through their nose, usually by crushing the crystals into a powder. This method also allows the drug to reach the bloodstream quickly.


This is the oldest part of the city of [[Ankh-Morpork]], located on the same side of the river as [[UU|Unseen University]]. It is considered dangerous even by the standards of the rest of the city, and absolutely not a place to be after dark. However, it must be realised that the entire area known as the Shades extends from [[Treacle Mine Road]] to the rimward wall and includes popular and vital parts of the city's commerce such as:
Injecting: Injecting crystal meth directly into a vein is another way to use the drug. This method carries significant health risks, including infection and blood-borne diseases.
*[[Rosemary Palm|Mrs. Palm]]'s famous house of good repute, the [[Whore Pits]] and the whole "club" district in the angle of [[Treacle Mine Road]] and [[Elm Street]].
*The Mortuary, located where the traffic is.
*[[Mrs. Cake]]'s rooming house for the differently respectable.
*Igneous's Wholesale Pottery and Chalky's Building Supplies.
*The docks: most of the city's sea trade.
*[[Harga's House of Ribs]]: popular diner in the docks area.
*[[Grabpot Thundergust]]'s cosmetic mill and the Streets of Perfume Blenders.
*The late [[Bjorn Hammerhock]]'s workshop.
*The Cattle Market and the whole meat-processing industry.
These locations are obviously not avoided by citizens or visitors. The central portion, roughly from the [[the Troll's Head]] tavern to near [[Cockbill Street]] and centered on [[Shamlegger Street]] seems to be the area where even the Watch once feared to go. In recent years, the augmented Watch, especially [[Trolls|Troll]] officers, have put the fear of god (or Sam Vimes) in the locals. It may now be possible to cross the area unscathed, if one is quick and careful.


Despite all this, it has produced a number of Ankh-Morpork's famous citizens. Perhaps the most notable is [[Samuel Vimes]], now Duke of Ankh and Commander of the [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]]. Others include [[Lupine Wonse]] and the Duke's formidable butler [[Willikins]], once a ''Rude Boy'' from the hard core, and [[Nobby Nobbs]], who perhaps best sums up the typical qualities of someone raised within the Shades.
Oral consumption: Ingesting crystal meth by swallowing it, either as a whole crystal or crushed into a powder, is another method. However, this method is less popular since the effects are delayed.


 
Crystal meth can have serious health consequences, including addiction, heart problems, and mental health issues. If you're struggling with addiction, consider seeking professional help.
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Crystal meth, also known as methamphetamine or ice, is a highly addictive and potent stimulant drug. It's typically sold in the form of small, white, crystalline rocks or chunks. To consume crystal meth in the United States, you can use one of several methods:

Smoking: Using a glass pipe, known as a "meth pipe," is the most common method of ingesting crystal meth. You heat the crystal in the pipe, and inhale the vapor. This method delivers the drug's effects quickly.

Snorting: Some users choose to snort or sniff the drug through their nose, usually by crushing the crystals into a powder. This method also allows the drug to reach the bloodstream quickly.

Injecting: Injecting crystal meth directly into a vein is another way to use the drug. This method carries significant health risks, including infection and blood-borne diseases.

Oral consumption: Ingesting crystal meth by swallowing it, either as a whole crystal or crushed into a powder, is another method. However, this method is less popular since the effects are delayed.

Crystal meth can have serious health consequences, including addiction, heart problems, and mental health issues. If you're struggling with addiction, consider seeking professional help.

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