/
Amphetamines Amphetamines

Amphetamines - PowerPoint Presentation

phoebe-click
phoebe-click . @phoebe-click
Follow
395 views
Uploaded On 2015-11-28

Amphetamines - PPT Presentation

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 ID: 208229

amphetamines mdma heart effects mdma amphetamines effects heart body teeth hallucinations sleeping affects abused drug sense due reduced grinding

Share:

Link:

Embed:

Download Presentation from below link

Download Presentation The PPT/PDF document "Amphetamines" is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to download and print the materials on this web site for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this agreement.


Presentation Transcript

Slide1

Amphetamines

Sofía del Hierro

Lorena Velasco

Alejandro Bernal

Nicolás GutiérrezSlide2

What Are Amphetamines?

Amphetamines are stimulants that speed up the messages going between the brain and the body.They 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.Slide3

How does it affects the body?

Some immediate effects that cause amphetamines after 30 minutes of taking this drug are:

Feelings of euphoria, excitement and a sense of wellbeing

Increased confidence and motivation

A sense of power and superiority over others

Nervousness, anxiety, agitation and panic

ParanoiaHallucinationsSlide4

How does it affects the body? Part 2

Irritability, hostility and aggression

Headaches

Dizziness

Feeling more awake and alert, reduced need for sleep and difficulty sleeping

Abrupt shifts in thought and speech that can make people difficult to understand

Enlarged (dilated) pupilsSlide5

What it does after it`s abused?

Some of the long-term effects of amphetamine use are:

Malnutrition and rapid weight loss due to reduced appetite

Chronic sleeping problems

Reduced immunity and increased susceptibility to infections due to not sleeping or eating properlySlide6

What it does after it`s abused? Part 2

Cracked teeth and other dental problems from clenching the jaw, grinding the teeth, dry mouth and poor hygiene.

High blood pressure and rapid and irregular heartbeat which place stress on the heart and can increase the risk of heart-related complications such as heart attack and heart failure.Slide7

MDMA

Sofía del Hierro

Lorena Velasco

Alejandro BernalNicolás GutiérrezSlide8

What Is MDMA?

MDMA is an empathogenic drug better known as Ecstasy.

MDMA is used to create or feel euphoria,

a sense of intimacy with others and diminished anxiety.Slide9

How does it affects the body?

They cause hallucinations and they increase average awareness. According to the DEA, MDMA is a pretty unique drug, since it has effects that look like Amphetamines and Methamphetamines but also causes hallucinations. Slide10

What it does after it`s abused?

It can cause liver and brain damage. After you get high with it, when the effects have passed, you can become anxious and depressed. Slide11

How this two drugs are related?

Actually, MDMA and amphetamines have similar effects except that MDMA generates hallucinations. In both you get bruxism (Grinding of your teeth). And, they both depress you after you use them.