Amphetamines

Benzedrine, Dexedrine, Methedrine.

Street Names:

Phet, Meth, Base, Glass, Uppers, Whizz, Billy, Sulph.

Drug Form and Method of Use:

Amphetamines are stimulant type drugs. They come in the form of tablets or an off white/gray powder. Amphetamines are commonly sold as a wrap. A wrap is usually squares of glossy paper or self sealed plastic bags. Amphetamines can be snorted, smoked, swallowed, injected or mixed into a drink. Snorting amphetamines can damage your nose and injecting them is extremely dangerous.

The effects:

Amphetamine is a Stimulant. It quickens the heartbeat and breathing rate. The user becomes a lot more lively, confident and outgoing. They may become more talkative, and experience tension in the jaw; greater responsiveness to the outside world. Appetite may completely disappear, but in no way does it fulfil the body's nourishment needs.

The risks:

Some users become tense and anxious while on Amphetamines. The comedown can last for a couple of days, leaving users feeling tired, depressed and irritable. In the short term, memory and concentration are affected.

Tolerance:

Tolerance for Amphetamines can build quickly, so bigger doses are required for the same sort of hit; Long-term users may become dependent on the buzz Speed gives them; Heavy abuse over long periods can also place a serious strain on the heart and has been linked to mental illnesses such as psychosis. Heavy use can put a strain on your immune system, so you may be more susceptible to colds and flu. Amphetamine users have died from overdose.

The law:

Amphetamines are Class B drugs, but carry Class A penalties if prepared for injection. Crystal Meth is a Class A drug.

Further information:

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