Types
of Drugs - Amphetamine
Substance: Amphetamine
Category: Stimulant
Legal Status
The Misuse of Drugs Act prohibits their
unauthorised production, supply or possession.
It is also an offence to allow one's premises
be the venue for same.
Short-term effects
Strong stimulants. Effects last 3-4 hours.
At higher doses intense exhilaration and
feelings of greatly increased mental and
physical abilities, sometimes panic and
paranoia. After "a run" of repeated
doses over several days, a temporary psychotic
state is possible. Immediate and intensely
pleasurable "rush" after injection.
Direct overdose deaths are rare.
After high doses, paranoid thinking and
occasionally psychotic states can occur;
these clear up once use stops. Regular frequent
use is associated with generally poor health
due to lack of sleep and poor appetite.
Withdrawal effects can be severe.
Scientific / Trade or Slang Name
Stimulant, Speed, Whizz, Uppers, Billy,
Dexedrine, Ritalin and Sulphate
Method of use
Pills and capsules taken by mouth. Methamphetamine
crystals are injected. |
