Amphetamines
Slang terms
Bennies, billy, black beauties, copilots, crank, crystal, desoxyn, dexedrine, dexies, eye openers, lid poppers, meth, pep pills, Rx diet pills, speed, ups, uppers, wake-ups, whizz
Active ingredient
Amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine
Source
Synthetic
Pharmacological classification
CNS stimulant
Medical use
Control of appetite, narcolepsy, depression, some childhood behavior disorders (particularly attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder)
Abuse form
Tablets, capsules, liquid, powder (white)
Usage method
Taken orally, sniffed, or injected
Combinations
Barbiturates with methamphetamine; or cocaine and heroin ("speedball") with LSD and PCP
Effects sought
Increases alertness and energy
Adverse Effects
Loss of appetite, delusions, hallucinations, toxic psychosis
Detectable in urine
Yes
South Med J. 2005;98(3):350-362. © 2005 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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