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Amphetamine (alpha-methyl-phenethylamine), also known as speed, is a synthetic stimulant used to suppress the appetite, control weight, and treat disorders including narcolepsy and Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is also used recreationally and for performance enhancement (these uses are illegal in most countries).
Due to the widespread use of amphetamines as a treatment for ADD/ADHD in the USA, Canada, and other countries, they frequently find their way onto the street and are one of the most frequently-abused drugs in high schools and colleges.
Toxicity
Patients with acute toxicity from amphetamines may have symptoms of psychosis, disorientation, temporary symptoms associated with schizophrenia, aggression, delusions, lock-jaw, diarrhea, palpitations, arrhythmia, syncope, hyperpyrexia, and hyperreflexia progressing to convulsions and coma. Patients with chronic use of amphetamines develop a rapid tolerance to the drug and may have to increase the dose to reach the desired effect and eventually develop addiction. Patients that develop addiction show symptoms of restlessness, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and suicidal behavior. A urine drug screen can be performed to determine the presence of amphetamines. Patients may need to be hospitalized. Supportive therapy is important. Cooling blankets may be used for hyperthermia. Sedation may be obtained with lorazepam or diazepam. Haloperidol may be given for agitation and delusions. Hypertension and arrhythmias should be treated. More on [ Amphetamine ]
"I'm sleepy." "Why don't we get some amphetamines?" "Oh, I don't have a headache."
stuffsaid (overheard) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:29:11 -0000
"I'm sleepy." "Why don't we get some amphetamines?" "Oh, I don't have a headache."
".10 is not stone cold drunk, and amphetamines lessen the affect of alcohol," ADA, regarding what was found in shooting victim's system.
SethVoorhees (Seth Voorhees) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:12:15 -0000
".10 is not stone cold drunk, and amphetamines lessen the affect of alcohol," ADA, regarding what was found in shooting victim's system.
C'est quoi ta recette @donatien ? Bois-bandé ? Amphétamines ? Viagra solution concentrée ? Chirurgie pénienne ?
toine_b (Twan) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:35:59 -0000
C'est quoi ta recette @donatien ? Bois-bandé ? Amphétamines ? Viagra solution concentrée ? Chirurgie pénienne ?
Steve McCroskey Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit amphetamines -Airplane #quote
tonymizzell (Tony Mizzell) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:21:45 -0000
Steve McCroskey Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit amphetamines -Airplane #quote
Amphetamines in Red Bull? 4 Misconceptions about Thailand: 1. There are amphetamines in everything.Many peopl.. http://bit.ly/4xYwp4
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Best OU story ever: chemistry student arrested for making amphetamines in kitchen. Police presented the textbook 'Making Drugs' in court.
tommorris (Tom Morris) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:03:49 -0000
Best OU story ever: chemistry student arrested for making amphetamines in kitchen. Police presented the textbook 'Making Drugs' in court.
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