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The Signs, Symptoms, And Effects Of Amphetamines

Different drugs and chemicals affect the people who take them differently. Likewise, the way a drug is introduced to the body varies from drug to drug. Amphetamines are stimulants that affect the central nervous system and are usually taken either orally or by injection. They usually leave the user feeling “hyper” or “jumpy”.

While it is not always easy to determine the exact drug that is causing someone using it to be impaired, here are some of the signs and symptoms of amphetamine use and abuse:

• Exhaustion
• Dilated Pupils
• Excessive Talking
• Dry Mouth
• Hypersensitivity
• Pill Taking
• Sweating
• Loss of Appetite
• Grinding Teeth

Amphetamines can make it difficult for the user to function and complete even the most mundane of tasks. They are often used by people to combat drowsiness. One of the more dangerous uses of amphetamines is as a stimulant for long distance drivers. Some of the effects amphetamines have on driving are:

• Delayed Reactions
• Impaired Coordination
• Questionable Judgement
• Increased Risk Taking
• Over reactions when performing driving tasks, like:
• Over-braking
• Over-acceleration
• Over-steering

While amphetamines are often taken to combat drowsiness, they can also leave the user even more exhausted at the end of the high. They also tend to impair most thinking and reaction times. Amphetamines are another drug that should not be used recreationally whatsoever.