Amphetamines


Common names include: Uppers, Beenies, Pep Pills, Speed, Crystal Meth, and Crank.

This latest drug craze may have already found its way into your home in the form of prescription medication. Amphetamines have been used for years to treat conditions such as ADHD, narcolepsy and, in years past, depression and obesity. They include medications such as Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall, and Dexedrine. Unfortunately, they are being sold by and to teens for quite a hefty price. Taking these drugs increases a person's energy level and suppresses their appetite, but it also leaves them exhausted and depressed. Not all amphetamines are legal in any dosage. Speed, Crystal Meth and Crank are especially dangerous street drugs.

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The Basics About Amphetamines          Article titled the ABC's of Amphetamines from the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commision.

InfoFacts About Methamphetamine          This is an InfoFacts article about methamphetamine from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free          A how to guide for parents and caregivers from the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.

SADD brochure for parents          This brochure is designed to help parents talk to their kids about life decisions, peer pressure, and destructive behavior.

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Fact Sheet - Stimulants    www.well.com/user/woa/fsstim.htm       Information about stimulants from the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

Just the Facts    www.zoot2.com/justthefacts/clubdrugs/crystalmeth.asp       This is a brief article about methamphetamine or crystal meth from the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission.

In The Know Zone    www.intheknowzone.com/amphet/index.htm       A series of articles about amphetamines from In The Know Zone a resource for information on substance abuse.

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