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Causes excitement, racing mind and increases energy. Also causes anxiety. The after effects include tiredness and lethargy. |
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Long term use strains the heart and can lead to mental illness. |
Positive Effects:Increased alertness, decreased hunger, euphoriaNeutral Effects:Rapid talking, weightloss, hallucinationsNegative Effects:Changed sleep patterns, involuntary bodily movements, hyperactivity, nausea, itchy or blotchy skin, delusions of power, aggresiveness, irritability, and othersLongterm Effects:Lowered immune system effectiveness, heart problems, irreversible psychological damage, stroke, damage to liver, kidney and lung disorders, death |
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Street names include speed, whiz, billy |
Street namesinclude speed, whiz, billy, crank, yaba, glass, meth, crystal'' |
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Is one of the most impure drugs available on the street as it is a white powder and can be cut with almost anything. Usually cut with glucose to over come its bitter taste but can be cut with any white powder (e.g. washing powder, Ajax powder, etc.). Its pure form (known as base) can cause serious damage to the user if they are not aware of its purity. |
General Info:Amphetamine and Methamphetamine are synthetic substances used to treat eating disorders and ADD. It is a commonly abused drug, usually bought on the street very impure or mixed with other drugs. On the street it is usually found in one of three forms, pills, capsules, and crystals. It can be snorted, taken orally, or smoked (most common method). |
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Often mixed with Ecstasy (either taken as a adjunct or in the pills themselves) and occasionally cannabis (turbo spliffs) to counter the drowsy effects. |
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When taken orally, the effects become apparent after about half an hour. When snorted or smoked the effects are usually instantaneous or near. WARNING: Do what you want, some people may enjoy the use of this drug, but caveat, methamphetamine and amphetamine can cause irreversible damage and dependence. Please beware, know yourself, know your drug, and know when to say no. |
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Usually not used by athletes whose sport involves extreme cardiovascular workout, as methamphetamine and amphetamine put a great deal of stress on the heart. |
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Most jurisdictions classify amphetamine and derivatives such as methamphetamine? as controlled substances but allow licensed physicians to prescribe them for certain conditions. |
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Amphetamine and Methamphetamine are Schedule II control drugs, classified as a CNS (Central Nervous System) Stimulant, in the United States. A Schedule II drug is classified as one that: has a high potential for abuse, has a currently accepted medical use and is used under severe restrictions, and has a high possibility of sever psychological and physiological disorders. |
External Links* http://www.ndh.org.uk/facts_amphetamines.html |
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When taken orally, the effects become apparent after about half an hour. When snorted or smoked the effects are usually instantaneous or near.
WARNING: Do what you want, some people may enjoy the use of this drug, but caveat, methamphetamine and amphetamine can cause irreversible damage and dependence. Please beware, know yourself, know your drug, and know when to say no.
Amphetamine and Methamphetamine are Schedule II control drugs, classified as a CNS (Central Nervous System) Stimulant, in the United States. A Schedule II drug is classified as one that: has a high potential for abuse, has a currently accepted medical use and is used under severe restrictions, and has a high possibility of sever psychological and physiological disorders.
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