Since the drug alleviates the sensation of fatigue, it may be abused to increase alertness during periods of overtime or failure to get rest.

With heavy use or increasing fatigue, the short-term mental or physical enhancement reverses and becomes an impairment.

Methamphetamine: short-term mental or physical enhancement?

Central nervous system stimulant that speeds up the mind and body.

Regular Amphetamines use causes strong psychological dependency and increased tolerance.

High Amphetamines doses may cause toxic psychosis resembling schizophrenia.

Amphetamines Intoxication may induce a heart attack or stroke due to increased blood pressure.

Amphetamines Chronic use may cause heart or brain damage due to severe constriction of capillary blood vessels.

Euphoric stimulation increases impulsive and risk taking behavior, including bizarre and violent acts.

Withdrawal may result in severe physical and mental depression.

How does amphetamine work?

The following table shows drugs that can give rise to positive initial amphetamine screens.

What is methamphetamine?