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Amphetamines are drugs such as dextroamphetamine, benzedrine, and Ritalin.
Amphetamines were originally developed to treat asthma, sleep disorders
(narcolepsy) and hyperactivity. Amphetamines are stimulants of the central
nervous system and sympathetic division of the peripheral nervous system.
Street names:
- Amp
- Bolt
- Benz
- Blue
Boy
- Jolly
Bean
- Candy
What amphetamines
look like:
Amphetamines can come in many different forms. They can be pills, powder,
and in some cases liquid form.
 
Methods of Use:
- Snorted
- Smoked
- Eaten
- Injected
Short term
effects:
- Increased heart rate
- Increased blood pressure
- Reduced appetite
- Dilation of the pupils
- Feelings of happiness and power
- Reduced fatigue
Long term
effects:
- Insomnia, restlessness
- "Paranoid psychosis"
- Hallucinations
- Violent and aggressive behavior
- Weight loss
- Tremors
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