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AMPHETAMINES PAGE |
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Street Names |
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crystal / ice / glass / speed / yaba / dexies / crank |
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Usage |
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Behaviour |
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Central nervous system stimulant |
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AMPHETAMINES is a collective name for the
various salts derivatives, such as amphetamine, methamphetamine, dextroamphetamine, etc
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APPEARANCE |
Typically a white odorless powder, but when
mixed ("cut") it may take on a variety of colours. Also as
crystals that could resemble anything from shards of glass to
bees wax
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PRESENTATION |
Normally sold in a small plastic zip bag, or
in bright coloured tablet form, or dissolved in water
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EFFECT |
Effects of usage include addiction, psychotic Behaviour, and
brain damage .Withdrawal symptoms include depression, anxiety,
fatigue, paranoia, aggression, and intense cravings
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Chronic use can cause violent Behaviour, anxiety, confusion,
insomnia, auditory hallucinations, mood disturbances, delusions,
and paranoia. Damage to the brain cause by
ampetamine usage is similar
to Alzheimer's disease, stroke, epilepsy and
death
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Eventually the drug inhibits sexual functioning in both sexes.
The consequences, include men developing breasts, losing interest
in sex and experiencing impotence, and women developing menstrual
problems, infertility and difficulty achieving orgasm |
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SEE ALSO METHAMPHETAMINE HERE |
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Alcohol |
 Benzodiazepine |
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