Amphetamines

What are amphetamines?

Amphetamines are a class of psychostimulant drugs that are used for both medical and recreational purposes. As a prescription drug, they are used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. Recreationally, it is used as a preformance enhancer and euphoriant. It can be taken orally, snorted, or injected. Recreational amphetamine use is more common in Europe than other parts of the world.

What are the effects of amphetamines?

Common effects of amphetamines include:

• Stimulation
• Appetite suppression
• Increased heart rate
• Focus enhancement
• Motivation enhancement
• Increased confidence
• Dry mouth
• Euphoria

What are the potential risks?

Potential risks of amphetamine use include:

• Addiction
• Paranoia
• Insomnia
• Aggression
• Psychosis
• High blood pressure
• Heart attack
• Stroke

What can I do to minimize harm while using amphetamines?

You can reduce harm while using amphetamines by getting good sleep, staying hydrated, eating well, and avoiding frequent use.

Track your doses and the times you take them. Start low, go slow.

Test your stuff to spot fake pills, which typically consist of methamphetamine instead of amphetamine. Use the Marquis, Liebermann, and Simon's reagents. If you can only afford one, get the Marquis test kit. Get the Simon's reagents kit to tell if what you have is either amphetamine or methamphetamine.