Amphetamine is an artificially produced substance that appears in powder form. The stimulating hard drug is also called speed and is especially common in the rave and techno scene in Germany. Managers, workers and stressed students also use amphetamines to stay focused and awake for as long as possible. The powder is usually consumed by sniffing it into the nose with a paper tube. However, it can also be taken in tablet form or dissolved in a drink.
One form of metaamphetamine is crystal meth, a highly dangerous party drug. It is extremely addictive and systematically destroys the body. Many meth users do not survive the addiction.
Effect of speed drug
Speed induces a high and a kind of hyperactive alertness. It increases concentration and performance. Consumers can use it to dance or work through the night without getting tired. About six to eight hours after taking it, a feeling of restlessness sets in, because the body urgently demands rest and relaxation, which the amphetamine does not allow. Therefore, users often turn to tranquilizers or cannabis to be able to relax.
Amphetamines also suppress the feeling of hunger and can lead to insomnia, nausea and bizarre, uncontrolled behavior. In extreme cases, a high dose of speed causes convulsions and seizures and can even be fatal. Regular use threatens tooth loss, malnutrition, brain, heart, liver, kidney and lung damage, stroke, heart attack, depression and psychosis.
