Amphetamine
By: Cheyenne Swinton
Amphetamine
Stimulant or Depressant
Can be in the form of powder, tablets, or capsules
Why is it used?
Effects of taking the drug
Short Term Effects
- Happiness and confidence
- Talking more and feeling energetic
- Repeating simple things like itching and scratching
- Large pupils and dry mouth
- Fast heartbeat and breathing
- Teeth grinding
- Excessive sweating
- increased sex drive
Long Term Effects
- Reduced appetite and extreme weight loss
- Restless sleep
- Dry mouth and dental problems
- Regular colds and flus
- Trouble concentrating
- Difficulty breathing
- Muscle stiffness
- Anxiety and paranoia
- Depression
- Heart and kidney problems
- Increased risk of stroke
- Needing to use more to get the same effect
- Dependence on amphetamines
- Financial, work, and social problems
Dangers of taking Amphetamine
Symptoms of an Overdose
- Racing heartbeat
- Fits
- Passing out
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Death
Injecting amphetamines and then sharing needles can increase the risk of Hepatitis B and C, HIV/AIDS, and Tetanus.
Withdrawal
Symptoms
- Cravings for amphetamines
- Increased appetite
- Confusion and irritability
- Aches and pains
- Exhaustion
- Restless sleep and nightmares
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Paranoia