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Amphetamines

amphetamines

Category: Stimulant

Also known as: Speed, whizz, sulph

What it looks like and how it's taken: Grey or white powder that is snorted, swallowed, smoked, injected or dissolved in drink. Tablets are swallowed.

Immediate effects: For 3 to 4 hours users feel animated, over-confident, and full of energy.  Appetite and ability to sleep are adversely affected.

Risks:

  • Short term: Some users may feel tense and anxious while using and afterwards many feel very tired and depressed. The drug can cause sudden death from heart attack or stroke.
  • Long term: Frequent high doses can cause panic, hallucination and weight loss. Heavy long-term use places strain on the heart and can cause mental illness. Amphetamines are addictive.

Legal status: Class B or Class A if prepared for injection.

Associated paraphernalia: Possibly Needles and Syringes.

Associated paraphernalia

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