Amphetamines

Powder
Tablets
 
There is an unpleasant comedown after the high, causing feeling of depression.
 
Amphetamines are a stimulant drug.

 

METHOD OF USE

Orally
Snorting
Injecting

 

THE LAW

CLASS:  B  (A if prepared for injecting)
 
Possession:  
Up to 5 (7) years imprisonment and/or a fine.
 
Supply:
Up to 14 years imprisonment and/or a fine.

 

EFFECTS/SIGNS OF USE

  • Confused thinking, alternating moods, abundance of energy, aggression, jerky movements, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, exhaustion, toxic psychosis
  • Folded wraps of paper about 6-7cm square when unfolded
  • Powder (may be greyish white, pink or yellow) or tablets
  • Needles/Syringes

 

DANGERS/RISKS

  • Hallucinations, delusions, panic, paranoia
  • Heart failure
  • Damaged blood vessels
  • Aids, Hepatitis (if shared injecting)
  • Wound botulism if injecting

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