Amphetamines

Amphetamines are a type of stimulant drug that acts on the central nervous system, with euphoric effects.  Mild intoxication may produce the effects of a hangover, but severe poisoning can alter the heart rate and lead to death.

Low to moderate doses causes:

• Euphoria
• Sleep loss and decreased appetite
• Apparent improvement of overall fitness
• Increased breathing rate
• Dry Mouth
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Rise in blood pressure and body temperature
• Decreased urination

High or repeated doses produce:

• Irritability and paranoia
• Hallucinations and delusions
• Respiratory arrest
• Cardiac arrhythmias and heart injuries
• Inhibition of ejaculation
• Convulsions, coma and death