Amphetamines are stimulants, a class of drug that enhances brain activity, producing increased alertness, attention, energy and exhilaration. Side effects of amphetamines include rapid and/or irregular heart rate, rapid breathing, high blood pressure, reduced appetite, and hallucinations. Long term effect include weight loss, loss of coordination, irritability, anxiousness, restlessness, delirium, panic, paranoia, impulsive behavior, aggressiveness, and heart failure. Amphetamines are addictive.
Signs and symptoms of use:
Adapted from: Publishers Group (Spring, 2002). Street Drugs: Drug Identification Guide. Plymouth, MN: Author.
Click here to return to Effects Of Commonly
Abused Drugs page.
Last Updated: Jan. 31, 2004
HTML Editor and Publisher: Mark Ehrlich,
mehrlich@madison.k12.wi.us
Webmaster:
webmaster@madison.k12.wi.us