Where do adolescents get amphetamines?
Amphetamines are purchased by adolescents from friends who are taking prescriptions such as Ritalin or Dexedrine. They also purchase products containing the chemical, Ephedrine. Ephedrine can be found in items such as “No Doz”, “Mini Thins” which can be purchased in liquor or grocery stores “Ma-Huang”an herb sold in health food stores. What are the street names for amphetamines? Some of the street names for amphetamines are “speed” ,”uppers”, “beans”, “black beauties”, “pep pills”, “hearts”, “splash”, “truck drivers”, “water”, “wake up”, and “wheels”. What are the effects of stimulants? SHORT-TERM to LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF STIMULANTS · feeling of well-being · increased energy · talkative, restless and excited · loss of appetite · blood pressure, heart rate and breathing increase · pupils dilate · increased acne · mouth dries out · aggressive and hostile · repetitive behavior (spend two hours cleaning a room) referred to as “tweaking” · mood swings · malnutrition · paranoia · anxiety · ha
