What kind of drugs are amphetamines?
You might hear or read about amphetamines, methamphetamines, and crystal methamphetamine. Though each form of the drug may have some different effects, as well as other varying factors, they are all related. Sometimes the terms are used interchangeably but hopefully this fact sheet will make it a little clearer. Amphetamine is the broader form of the drug, and it encompasses various drugs, but you will find methamphetamine is more commonly researched, talked about, and prevalent among young people. Though it may sound confusing, just remember that they are all members of the same family of drugs. Read on for more information. Amphetamine is the parent drug of a family of psychostimulants, which speed up the messages going to and from the brain. Some street names for amphetamines include “uppers,” “bennies,” “black beauties,” and “diet pills.” Amphetamines usually come in powder, pills or tablets. Prescription diet pills also fall into this category of drugs. Amphetamines can be snorted
