Amphetamines are stimulants that speed up the body’s system.
Many are legally prescribed and used to treat attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Street names
Bennies, Black Beauties, Crank, Ice, Speed, Uppers
Amphetamines are stimulants that speed up the body’s system.
Many are legally prescribed and used to treat attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Street names
Bennies, Black Beauties, Crank, Ice, Speed, Uppers
Looks like
Amphetamines can look like pills or powder. Common prescription amphetamines include methylphenidate (Ritalin® or
Ritalin SR®), amphetamine and dextroamphetamine (Adderall®), and dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine®).
Methods of abuse
Amphetamines are generally taken orally or injected. However, the addition of “ice,” the slang name of crystallized
methamphetamine hydrochloride, has promoted smoking as another mode of administration. Just as “crack” is
smokable cocaine, “ice” is smokable methamphetamine.
Affect on mind
The effects of amphetamines and methamphetamine are similar to cocaine, but their onset is slower and their duration
is longer. In contrast to cocaine, which is quickly removed from the brain and is almost completely metabolized,
methamphetamine remains in the central nervous system longer, and a larger percentage of the drug remains
unchanged in the body, producing prolonged stimulant effects. Chronic abuse produces a psychosis that resembles
schizophrenia and is characterized by: Paranoia, picking at the skin, preoccupation with one’s own thoughts, and
auditory and visual hallucinations. Violent and erratic behavior is frequently seen among chronic abusers of
amphetamines and methamphetamine.
Affect on body
Physical effects of amphetamine use include increased blood pressure and pulse rates, insomnia, loss of appetite, and
physical exhaustion.
Looks like
Amphetamines can look like pills or powder. Common prescription amphetamines include methylphenidate (Ritalin® or
Ritalin SR®), amphetamine and dextroamphetamine (Adderall®), and dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine®).
Methods of abuse
Amphetamines are generally taken orally or injected. However, the addition of “ice,” the slang name of crystallized
methamphetamine hydrochloride, has promoted smoking as another mode of administration. Just as “crack” is
smokable cocaine, “ice” is smokable methamphetamine.
Affect on mind
The effects of amphetamines and methamphetamine are similar to cocaine, but their onset is slower and their duration
is longer. In contrast to cocaine, which is quickly removed from the brain and is almost completely metabolized,
methamphetamine remains in the central nervous system longer, and a larger percentage of the drug remains
unchanged in the body, producing prolonged stimulant effects. Chronic abuse produces a psychosis that resembles
schizophrenia and is characterized by: Paranoia, picking at the skin, preoccupation with one’s own thoughts, and
auditory and visual hallucinations. Violent and erratic behavior is frequently seen among chronic abusers of
amphetamines and methamphetamine.
Affect on body
Physical effects of amphetamine use include increased blood pressure and pulse rates, insomnia, loss of appetite, and physical exhaustion.
Drugs causing similar effects
Drugs that cause similar effects include: dexmethylphendiate, phentermine, benzphetamine, phendimetrazine, cocaine,
crack, methamphetamine, and khat.
Overdose effects
Overdose effects include agitation, increased body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions, and possible death.
Legal status in the United States
Amphetamines are Schedule II stimulants, which means that they have a high potential for abuse and limited medical
uses. Pharmaceutical products are available only through a prescription that cannot be refilled.
Drugs causing similar effects
Drugs that cause similar effects include: dexmethylphendiate, phentermine, benzphetamine, phendimetrazine, cocaine,
crack, methamphetamine, and khat.
Overdose effects
Overdose effects include agitation, increased body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions, and possible death.
Legal status in the United States
Amphetamines are Schedule II stimulants, which means that they have a high potential for abuse and limited medical
uses. Pharmaceutical products are available only through a prescription that cannot be refilled.
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