WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT...AMPHETAMINES

Amphetamines are a group of strong, addictive uppers including: methamphetamine, dextroamphetamine and amphetamine.

What does it do to your mind/body?

Amphetamines speed up the Central Nervous System. They can make users feel alert, very talkative, dizzy and aggressive (like they're ready for a fight.) Because amphetamines are so powerful, even small amounts of can cause loss of appetite, insomnia (inability to sleep), headaches and hallucinations. The effects can last for hours and 'coming down' from an amphetamine high can lead to depression, lack of energy or motivation to do anything.

Amphetamines can cause:

• increased heart rate
• increased respiration
• uncontrollable tremors
• nervousness
• malnutrition/eating disorders
• anxiety
• sweating
• dehydration
• addiction

IS IT ADDICTIVE?

Yes, amphetamines can cause mental and physical dependence. That means the more you use the more you need to get the same 'high' for abuse and dependency.

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