Amphetamines, which are a type of drug that works to increase the presence of some chemicals in the brain, are commonly used for their stimulant abilities. Taking them can help increase energy levels and spurs the brain to communicate faster across neurotransmitters. People take them to gain confidence, reduce ... Read More
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Amphetamine Addiction Treatment & Detox
Like many drugs, amphetamines were originally manufactured as a treatment for serious medical conditions. Commonly prescribed for attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy, amphetamines are also misused to promote weight loss and prolonged wakefulness. These drugs stimulate the central nervous system, resulting in ... Read More
Amphetamine Addiction
Amphetamine abuse, addiction, and overdose are an increasing problem in the United States. While the opioid epidemic generates the most press, amphetamine overdose rates and deaths have been increasing. In 2017, the deaths from amphetamine overdose (more than 7,500) rose by 30 percent from the previous year. ... Read More
Understanding Amphetamines
Amphetamines are a group of drugs that stimulate the central nervous system. Some amphetamines are medically prescribed to treat various health conditions such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Other amphetamines are used recreationally. Regardless of their use, ... Read More
Amphetamine Overdose
Often referred to as 'uppers' on the street, amphetamines are stimulants that specifically target the central nervous system. These drugs increase the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain, which can result in improved alertness, focus, and feelings of euphoria. Too much amphetamine at once, however, can lead to ... Read More
Methamphetamine, More Than Just ‘Breaking Bad’
Meth is a household name after it was the major plot point in the television series Breaking Bad which aired between 2008 and 2013. It was easy to watch that show and let the drug almost become romanticised. But there’s nothing romantic about a person who is struggling with a chemical dependence on methamphetamine. ... Read More
The Promises Amphetamines Make but Never Keep Them
Amphetamines are the kind of drug that lures an addict in with high energy, efficiency, and a sureness they can never find in their unaffected lives. With a brief indulgence in the daydream of an almost supernatural amount of drive, the amphetamine user begins the hard collision course with reality. The high is always ... Read More
Withdrawal Symptoms Experienced When Quitting Amphetamines
Amphetamine addiction can wreak havoc on a person’s physical and psychological wellbeing, not to mention wreck their relationships and career. Amphetamines are sometimes taken as a means of advancing people’s productivity in school or work, but it’s a slippery slope from the moment speed is advancing your career and ... Read More