Amphetamine Dependence Learning Center

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Amphetamines are a group of powerful and highly addictive substances that dramatically affect the central nervous system. They induce a feeling of well-being and improve alertness, attention, and performance on v...

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Symptoms
Amphetamines and related disorders:: MDMA tablets often contain other drugs, such as ephedrine, a stimulant, and dextro...
Causes
Amphetamines and related disorders:: Designer amphetamines, most notably MDMA, causes the release of catecholamines, do...
Tests
  • Amphetamine measurement
  • Urine amphetamine measurement
  • Urine amphetamine screening test
Treatments
Amphetamines and related disorders:: Acute methamphetamine intoxication is often handled by observation in a safe, quie...
Drugs
  • No known drug therapy
Complications
  • Aggression
  • Delusions
  • Formication
Prevention
Amphetamines and related disorders:: ; Relapse and relapse prevention. ; Appetite suppressants. ; Cognitve-behavioral t...
Doctor Specialties
  • Addiction Psychiatrist
  • Psychiatrist

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