Amphetamine

- Speed, Pep,
Fast -

::: Upper (stimulant)
White, beige or yellowish powder or paste. Rarer: pill.

Amphetamine (Speed)

Synthetic stimulant that is usually spiked with lactose, often additionally with other psychoactive substances such as caffeine or ephedrine.

Amphetamine

Usually snorted, but can also be swallowed or injected.

Takes effect after approx. 2-10 min. (nasal) or approx. 30-60 min. (oral)

Lasts individually different and dose-dependent, usually approx. 4-6 hours (if necessary also clearly longer)

Detectability: up to 48 hours (blood), up to 1 week (urine)

Amphetamine

"Effects"

Speed releases dopamine and norepinephrine, which put the body in a state of emergency ("fight or flight"). Basic needs such as eating, drinking and sleeping are ignored, resulting in increased performance. In the process, the body's energy reserves are depleted.

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Side effects:

Dilated pupils, dry mouth, increased blood sugar, nausea, headache; rapid heartbeat, increase in blood pressure, increase in body temperature, sweating; convulsions, grinding of the jaw; abdominal and joint pain, restlessness, increased aggressiveness and increased risk-taking possible.

Amphetamine

"Risks"

Special risks: The effect of alcohol is no longer perceived as strongly (risk of intoxication); mixing with other stimulants and cannabis places a particularly heavy burden on the circulation; people with glaucoma, cardiovascular problems, epilepsy and psychological susceptibilities bear an increased risk.

Possible complications: Hallucinations, (especially after long periods of wakefulness), acute psychosis; cardiovascular failure, strokes possible.

Amphetamine

"Risks"

After-effects: Exhaustion, great need for sleep; depressed mood, irritability, ravenous appetite.

Possible long-term effects: Damage to the nasal mucosa, skin inflammation, sleep disorders, weight loss, weakening of the immune system due to lack of sleep and insufficient vitamin and mineral intake, high blood pressure, paranoia/psychosis, addiction.

Amphetamine

Safer Use

Think beforehand how long you want to be awake. Calculate when you want to consume the last time.

Since speed is mostly stretched, dosage information is difficult to give. Dosages from about 40 mg are considered strong, but even dosages below 25 mg of pure amphetamine can already prove problematic.

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Safer Use

Use drug checking if possible. If this is not available to you, swallow the smallest possible, finely chopped amount, wait at least 90 min, and approach the effective dose in small steps.

Sniff: Crush the powder as well as possible. Do not split your tube (risk of infection). Take care of your mucous membranes with saline solution and nasal ointment.

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Safer Use

Oral:
It is better to take Speed in a capsule or a paper to protect your nose. Then it works much later - wait enough!

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Safer Use

Drink enough water and juice spritzer (not excessively! Guideline: 0.5 liters per hour). Avoid alcohol, limit it at least to small amounts.

Chewing gum for teeth grinding and "chewing lash".

Avoid cramps and overheating: take regular breaks, cool down.

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Safer Use

Chill out for a while in a pleasant, relaxing place. Sleep and eat enough to replenish your reserves.

Learn about dangerous interactions with medications you take.

No speed during pregnancy and lactation.

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"What to do if ?"

In case of persistent malaise, increasing cramps and overheating: Get medical help immediately! Staff and rescue services are there to help you!

Get help when you or others need it!

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More:

Detailed amphetamine info with special safer-use advice at the :

>>> DrugScouts

>>> CREW Speed info (English)

Amphetamine on

>>>EROWID (English)

Amphetamine site on

>>> PsychoanautWiki (English)