Amphetamine Powder: Facts and Risks

Amphetamine Powder: Facts and Risks

Amphetamine powder is a type of drug that makes the messages travel faster between the brain and the body. Some types of amphetamines are given by doctors to help with problems like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, which makes people feel very sleepy. They have also been used to help people with Parkinson’s disease. Other types of amphetamines, like speed, are made and sold illegally. People sometimes use amphetamines to do better in sports or other activities. The strongest form is called crystal methamphetamine, or ice.

Amphetamines can look different. They might be a powder, tablets, crystals, or capsules. When sold illegally, they are often packed in aluminum foil, plastic bags, or small balloons.

The color of amphetamine powder can be white, brown, grey, or pink. It has a strong smell and a bitter taste. The capsules and tablets can be different sizes and colors. Illegally made amphetamines can have other drugs, caffeine, sugar, and other new psychoactive substances mixed in.

Some slang names for amphetamines are Speed, Up, Uppers, Louee, Goey, Whiz, and Rack.

There is no safe way to use drugs. Using any drug can be risky. It’s important to be careful when taking any drug.

Amphetamines affect people differently based on:

– Size, weight, and health
– Whether the person has used it before
– Whether other drugs are taken at the same time
– The amount taken
– The strength of the drug (illegal drugs can vary in strength)

You might feel the effects of amphetamines right away if you inject or smoke them, or in about 30 minutes if you snort or swallow them. The effects might include:

– Feeling happy and confident
– Talking more and feeling energetic
– Big pupils and dry mouth
– Fast heartbeat and breathing
– Grinding teeth
– Less appetite
– Increased sex drive

Research has shown that using amphetamines can make people act more violently.

Snorting amphetamines can hurt the nose and cause nosebleeds.

If injecting drugs, there is a higher risk of:

– Tetanus
– Infection
– Vein damage and blood clots

If sharing needles, there is a higher risk of:

– Hepatitis B
– Hepatitis C
– HIV and AIDS

Taking a lot of amphetamines or a strong batch can lead to an overdose.

Call an ambulance right away by dialing triple zero (000) if you or someone else has any bad symptoms (ambulance officers won’t call the police).

Using amphetamines with other drugs, including over-the-counter or prescribed medications, can be unpredictable and dangerous. For example:

– Amphetamines and some antidepressants can increase the risk of irregular heartbeat and seizures.