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Amphetamine & Methamphetamine Facts
Amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine and their various salts are collectively referred to as amphetamines. In fact, their chemical properties and actions are so similar that even experienced users have difficulty knowing which drug they have taken. Methamphetamine is the most commonly abused.
Amphetamine & Methamphetamine Side Effects
- Short Term Effects: Increased heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism; feelings of exhilaration, energy, increased mental alertness;rapid breathing; hallucinations
- Long Term Effects: Tremor, loss of coordination; irritability, anxiousness, restlessness, delirium, panic, paranoia, impulsive behavior, aggressiveness, tolerance, addiction;rapid or irregular heart beat; reduced appetite, weight loss, heart failure
Effects of Amphetamines & Methamphetamine usage include addiction, psychotic behavior, and brain damage. Withdrawal symptoms include depression, anxiety, fatigue, paranoia, aggression, and intense cravings. Chronic Amphetamines & Methamphetamine use can cause violent behavior, anxiety, confusion, insomnia, auditory hallucinations, mood disturbances, delusions, and paranoia. Damage to the brain cause by meth usage is similar to Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and epilepsy. Source: US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMSHA) National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information. U.S. Department of Justice . Drug Enforcement Administration. Methamphetamine & AmphetaminesWashington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. Retrieved September 06, 2002 from the World Wide Web:
