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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 === | ||
[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 == | == Dosage == | ||
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Heavy dose: 125-175 mg | Heavy dose: 125-175 mg | ||
=== | === Insufflated === | ||
Onset: 1-5 minutes | Onset: 1-5 minutes | ||
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=== After effects === | === After effects === | ||
* Hangover | * Hangover | ||
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* Urine: 1-4 days | * Urine: 1-4 days | ||
== Legal == | == Legal Status== | ||
* Canada: Schedule I | * Canada: Schedule I |
Revision as of 06:42, 12 December 2013
General Information
Amphetamine is a CNS stimulant, producing mild euphoria and an abundance of energy.
History
History and culture of amphetamines
Images
Dosage
(Note: 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
- United States: Schedule II