Amphetamines are a type of stimulant. They speed up the way messages move through the brain and the body, creating a sense of elation and amplifying energy. They may be prescribed for the treatment of conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. However, some people take them illicitly, ... Read More
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Amphetamine Detection Window
Amphetamines work to increase the presence of some chemicals in the brain and are commonly used for their stimulant abilities. Taking them can help boost energy levels and spurs the brain to communicate faster across neurotransmitters. While these drugs are typically prescribed to treat conditions such as narcolepsy ... Read More
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
What Are Stimulants and Are They Addictive?
If you talk to any high school teenager or college student, there's a high chance they'll know someone taking Adderall. Or caffeine pills. Or other stimulants to help them get through the demands of the day and party at night. Stimulants are a popular choice for young people. Still, no matter how favored these drugs ... Read More
A Molly Comedown
People use Molly for its euphoric and energizing effects. Yet the drug, also known formally as "3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine" and informally as "MDMA" or "ecstasy," can have very unpleasant aftereffects. Many users experience what's called a "Molly comedown" or "Molly hangover." This happens after the initial ... Read More
The Dangers of Drug Use in High School
With the back-to-school season upon us, it's natural for parents to worry about their children and especially the presence of drugs in high school. It's a sad but true fact that many cases of addiction begin in the teenage years. While we'd like to think schools are safe, unfortunately, there's some extent of exposure ... Read More
