Amphetamine

General Information

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

History

History and culture of amphetamines

Images

52mg of street amphetamines. US Dime for scale.

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