PPT-Amphetamines

Sofía del Hierro Lorena Velasco Alejandro Bernal Nicolás Gutiérrez What Are Amphetamines Amphetamines are stimulants that speed up the messages going between the brain and the bodyThey can be in the form of a powder tablets capsules or crystals They may be packaged in aluminium foil plastic bags or small balloons when sold illegally Amphetamines are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. g cannabis ecstasy amphetamines cocaine andor heroin at levels which are associated with shortterm and or longterm harm see box Consequences of problem drug use Problem drug use is not just a matter of how much drug the person uses but how their use g cannabis ecstasy amphetamines cocaine andor heroin at levels which are associated with shortterm andor longterm harm see box Consequences of drug use problems Problem drug use is not just a matter of how much drug the person uses but how their use The collective group of amphetamines includes amphetamine dextroamphetamine and methamphetamine Amphetamine is made up of two distinct compounds pure dextroamphetamine and pure levoamphetamine Since dextroamphetamine is more potent than levoampheta They speed up the brain which helps you stay alert and awake and sometimes provide an energy burst Amphetamines have many different street names but speed and ice are most common They are supplied in different forms including powder tablets liquid c Some people who use the crystalline form smoke the drug in a special glass pipe Injecting and smoking are the most harmful ways to use amphetamines Injecting is the most dangerous method of all as tolerance develops quickly and the effect is felt al New psychoactive substances may also be add ed Amphetamines What are amphetamines Amphetamines are stimulant drugs which means they speed up the messages travelling between the brain and the body Some types of amphetamines are legally prescribed by Matthew . Giannetti. Amphetamine Names. Street Name: . Co-pilots. Speed. Crank. Dex. . Brand Name:. Adderall. Vyvanse. Dexadrine. Benzedrine in the past. Chemical Name:. alpha-. methylphenethylamine. Fabio . Pawlus. Amphetamines. PsychoStimulant. Schedule II Class. Chemical derivative of ephedrine . molecules. Amphetamines. Affect . the central nervous . system. Decreases appetite. Stimulates areas of the brain associated with vigilance, mood, and heart . Michelle Lubrano. Teaching Concepts of Health Education I. Drug Investigation Assignment. Spring 2010. Amphetamine Names. Street Names:. . Bennies, crank, black beauties, bumble bees, co-pilots, crystal meth, . Sohaib Hassan. Stimulants. What are stimulants?. Stimulants . are . drugs. that increase a persons state of . Mental Alertness. . All stimulants tend to . increase concentration. . But . other effects . Central Nervous System Stimulants and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. CNS Stimulants. Increase the activity of CNS neurons. Enhance neuronal excitation; a few suppress neuronal inhibition. In sufficient doses, all can cause convulsions. What are stimulants?. Stimulants.  (also called . psychostimulants. ) . are . psychoactive drugs which . induce temporary improvements in either mental or physical function or both. . They basically excite the CNS (central nervous system).. By Caleb Norris. C. 9. H. 13. N. What are Amphetamines. Commonly used for?. Amphetamines are commonly used to treat ADHD. Amphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant that affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.. 1. Stimulants. Stimulants are chemical substances that enhance the activity of the brain and the central nervous system. . They cause increased alertness and wakefulness. In many cases they also act to decrease appetite..