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Drugs: Fact and Fiction/Amphetamine
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Amphetamines are artificially made stimulants and prescription drugs like concerta.
Amphetamines were first made in Germany as treatment for asthma (20th century).
Some “street names” for amphetamines are
uppers,
ups,
speed,
black beauties, and
wake ups.
Amphetamines can be
inhaled,
injected, or
most commonly swallowed.
Effects on the body are
high energy and
feelings of well being.