Amphetamine abuse

Amphetamine abuse: Introduction

Amphetamine abuse: Use of the stimulant drugs known as amphetamines or "speed". More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Amphetamine abuse is available below.

Symptoms of Amphetamine abuse

• Stimulation phase symptoms may include (symptoms vary greatly between people):
  • Alertness
  • Energetic
  • Exhilaration
  • Excitement
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 73 symptoms of Amphetamine abuse

Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Amphetamine abuse:

• Home Drug Tests
  • Home Marijuana Tests
  • Home Cocaine Tests
  • Home Alcohol Tests
  • Hair Drug Screening Tests
  • Methamphetamine Tests
  • Opiate Drug Tests
  • Benzodiazepine Drug Tests
  • Multiple Drug Screening Kits
• Smoking-Related Disorders: Home Testing:
  • Nicotine Home Tests
  • Home Lung Function Tests
  • Asthma-Related Home Testing
• more tests...»

Amphetamine abuse: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Amphetamine abuse:

• Acute complications of amphetamines may include:
  • Amphetamine overdose
  • Amphetamine psychosis - various psychotic symptoms (e.g. paranoia, delusions, etc.)
  • Insomnia
  • Panic attacks
  • Collapse
• more complications...»

Medical Textbooks Online about Amphetamine abuse

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Amphetamine abuse?

• Misdiagnosis of Amphetamine abuse
• Failure to diagnose Amphetamine abuse
• Undiagnosed: Amphetamine abuse

Amphetamine abuse: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Addiction Health Specialists:
  • Addiction Psychiatry
  • Psychiatry
• Poisoning / Toxicology Specialists:
  • Medical Toxicology (Poisoning Specialists)
  • Pediatric Medical Toxicology (Child Poisoning)
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Causes of Amphetamine abuse

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News Archives for Amphetamine abuse

Medical news articles related to Amphetamine abuse include:

• 'Phase 0' Trials Aim to Speed Cancer Drug Development
• Obesity, Diabetes and Heart Disease May Speed Dementia
• Anemia Drugs May Speed Tumor Growth in Some Cancer Patients
• Beer Drinking May Speed Pancreatic Cancer Onset
• Brain Region Tied to Amphetamine Addiction
• New Methods Could Speed Production of Flu Vaccines
• Stress May Speed Melanoma Progression
• more health news...»

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Amphetamine abuse

Medical research articles related to Amphetamine abuse include:

• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (Treatment)
• Managing Drug Abusers in Primary Care
• Amphetamine-Related Psychiatric Disorders (Diagnosis)
• Toxicity, Methamphetamine (Diagnosis)
• Toxicity, Amphetamine (Overview)
• Amphetamine-Related Psychiatric Disorders (Overview)
• Toxicity, Methamphetamine (Treatment)
• Toxicity, Methamphetamine (Follow-up)
• more research...»

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Reseach about Amphetamine abuse

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Statistics for Amphetamine abuse

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• Death and Mortality statistics for Amphetamine abuse
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Stories from Users Related to Amphetamine abuse

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Definitions of Amphetamine abuse:

A synthetic substance related to natural sympathomimetic amines. Amphetamine appears to exert its central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral effects indirectly by inducing the release of biogenic amines from their storage sites in nerve terminals. This agent is a commonly abused psychostimulant drug, which may be snorted, taken orally, smoked, or injected. Amphetamine induces psychologic dependence which is manifested by elevated mood, increased wakefulness, concentration, physical performance and a feeling of well-being. With sustained use, the effects of tachycardia and enhanced alertness diminish while psychotoxic effects such as hallucinations and delusions may occur. (NCI04) - (Source - Diseases Database)