Castells X, Blanco-Silvente L, Cunill R.The Clinician's Guide to Illicit Drugs and Health Great Britain: Silverback Publishing 2019. Toronto: Addiction Research Foundation 1998. Marshman JA, Brands B, Sproule B, Jacobs MR, Kevin O'B F, Addiction Research Foundation of Ontario, editors. Marshman JA, Brands B, Sproule B, Jacobs MR.restless sleep, vivid dreams and nightmares.Withdrawal symptoms should settle down after a week and will mostly disappear after a month. Giving up amphetamines after a long time is challenging because the body has to get used to functioning without them. These symptoms usually disappear after the person stops using amphetamines. High doses and frequent heavy use can also create a ‘amphetamine-induced psychosis’, characterised by paranoid delusions, hallucinations and out of character aggressive or violent behaviour. Research demonstrates a relationship between people who use amphetamines and increased mental health issues. tolerance and dependence on amphetamines.reduced appetite and extreme weight loss.Regular use of amphetamines may eventually cause: Using less frequently and smaller amounts of amphetamines may reduce this risk. Regular use of amphetamines can increase the risk of heart attack or other heart problems.Avoid if you have a history of mental health issues.People can become dehydrated when using amphetamines, take small sips of water regularly. Eat fresh healthy food such as fruit and vegetables that are high in vitamins and nutrients. Try to eat regularly even if you are not hungry.Always test a small amount first and wait to feel effects before taking more.There are ways in which you can reduce the risks associated with using amphetamines: Amphetamines and alcohol: may feel less intoxicated due to stimulant effects of amphetamine and lead to drinking more.Risk of overdose if one wears off before the other – depending on amount taken. Amphetamines and benzodiazepines: can decrease/mask the effects of both.Amphetamines and cocaine: can cause anxiety, heart strain which can lead to stroke.Amphetamines and MDMA: can cause anxiety, heart strain, and increased neurotoxic effects.Amphetamines and opioids: can increase the risk of heart strain and respiratory arrest.Mixing amphetamines with other drugs can have unpredictable effects and increase the risk of harm. Using a depressant drug such as alcohol, benzodiazepines or cannabis to help with the come down effects may result in a cycle of dependence on both types of drugs. irritability, mood swings, anxiety and depression. In the two to four days after amphetamine use, you may be experience: If you take a large amount or have a strong batch, you could overdose.Ĭall an ambulance straight away by dialling triple zero (000) if you or someone else has any of the following symptoms (ambulance officers don’t need to involve the police): If sharing needles, there is an increased risk of: If injecting drugs, there is an increased risk of: Snorting amphetamines can damage the nasal passage and cause nose bleeds. Research has found an association between amphetamine use and increased violent behaviour. You might feel the effects of amphetamines immediately (if injected or smoked) or within 30 minutes (if snorted or swallowed).You might experience:
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