How amphetamines affect us?

In speaking about amphetamines, it is first necessary to understand that this substance is classified within the group of stimulants, synthetic chemical compounds derived from beta-phenyl-isopropylamine. Psychoactive agents that cause an increase in the functioning of the nervous system and physical and mental energy.

Amphetamines  are stimulant drugs, which boost  communication between the brain and the body to accelerate, which results in a heightened feeling of being more alert and physically active. For this reason some athletes use it to improve their performance in their respective sport. It is known, that these drugs also generate an increase in motor activity, decrease sleep, tiredness and hunger.

However, the use of this substance poses a very serious potential health risk to the consumer, since amphetamines may cause the following physical problems:

Decreased appetite and weight loss

Cardiac disorders and therefore increase in blood pressure

High body temperature

Memory loss

High probability of  suffering a stroke

Skin ulcers

Insomnia

Changes in brain structure and function

Dental problems

Neurological damage

Hepatitis

The conditions that may provoke are not only physical but also emotionally and psychically:

Aggressive or violent behavior

Depression

Hallucinations

Restlessness

Paranoia

Memory impairment

Lonely feeling

It is very important to mention and also to stress that the use of amphetamines can lead to the death of the consumer; however, treatment of amphetamine withdrawal does not require detoxification as such, but it does require monitoring of patient symptoms by clinical personnel.

If you want to know the list of substances prohibited by the VADA- Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency, go to: https://devsite7.ggmtesting.com/en/voluntary-anti-doping-association-official-prohibited-list/?fbclid=IwAR3NlyUkc_R9ByYvx-HiN57IYH-PO_bkpmOBtAQ2gH4koheIARtll8g22nk

Sources:

https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000793.htm

https://www.narconon.mx/informacion-drogas/anfetaminas/riesgos-para-salud.html