What makes the drug 'Ice' into shards from a liquid state?

So meth actually is formed into shards when it's made, giving it it's namesake. read more

Ice is used by placing the substance in a glass pipe, heating it, and inhaling the resulting vapors. The vapors enter the bloodstream directly through the lungs and are rapidly transported to the brain. When ice is heated, its solid crystals turn to liquid. When it cools, ice reverts to its solid state and is therefore reusable. read more

Manufacturers of this highly toxic drug are beginning to dissolve meth in water in order to liquefy the drug; the reason that liquid meth is quickly becoming popular with many of the individuals who are meth dealers, is because it had made transporting the toxic drug so much easier. read more

Liquid Meth. A new form of methamphetamine has surfaced called liquid meth. Methamphetamine is often dissolved in water (liquefied) for the purposes of transportation. It tends to be placed in familiar containers (e.g., liquor bottles) which are commonplace at points of inspection (e.g., ports of entry). read more