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== General Information ==
= General Information =
 
Amphetamine is a CNS stimulant, producing mild euphoria and an abundance of energy.
Amphetamine is a CNS stimulant, producing mild euphoria and an abundance of energy.


=== History ===
= Dosage =
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_and_culture_of_amphetamines History and culture of amphetamines]
 
=== Images ===
 
[[File:Amphetamine-2D-skeletal.svg-220px.png|Chemical structure of amphetamine]]
 
[[File:Amphetamine3D rendering.gif|3D model of amphetamine molecule]]
 
== Dosage ==  


(Note: Depending on purity, amphetamine dosage '''will''' vary)
Depending on purity, amphetamine dosage '''will''' vary


=== Oral ===
== Oral ==


Onset: 15-30 minutes
Onset: 15-30 minutes

Revision as of 15:12, 2 April 2014

52mg of street amphetamines. US Dime for scale.


General Information

Amphetamine is a CNS stimulant, producing mild euphoria and an abundance of energy.

Dosage

Depending on purity, amphetamine dosage will vary

Oral

Onset: 15-30 minutes

Duration: 2-4 hours

Low dose: 25-40 mg

Common (typical) dose: 40-75 mg

Strong dose: 75-125 mg

Heavy dose: 125-175 mg

Insufflated

Onset: 1-5 minutes

Duration: 2-4 hours

Low dose: 15-25 mg

Common (typical) dose: 25-40 mg

Strong dose: 40-75 mg

Heavy dose: 75-100 mg

Effects

Positive

  • Increased focus
  • Abundance of energy
  • Increased motivation

Negative

  • Racing thoughts
  • Reduced appetite
  • Flushing of the face
  • Increased body temperature
  • Tachycardia (Elevated heart rate)
  • Paranoia
  • Insomnia

After effects

  • Hangover
  • Afterglow
  • Restlessness
  • Persisting stimulation (5-15 hours after last dose.)

Harm Reduction

  • Avoid driving and operating heavy machinery
  • Recommended time (pauses) between using the substance

Detection Times

  • Blood: 12 hours
  • Hair: 90 days
  • Saliva: 3 days
  • Urine: 1-4 days

Legal Status

  • Canada: Schedule I
  • Great Britain: Class B
  • Thailand: Category 1