Question 1

what are the effects of amphetamines like adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

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Amphetamine: Amphetamines are generally quite well-tolerated in most patients. Therapeutic effects include improved attention and ability to focus. Adverse events can vary somewhat between children and adults. These can include nervousness, insomnia, , loss of appetite, abdominal pain, weight loss during prolonged therapy, and an increase in heart rate may occur.

Question 2

what are the side effects of amphetamines?

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See below: All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome when using amphetamine/dextroamphetamine:

constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; restlessness; stomach pain or upset; trouble sleeping; unpleasant taste; vomiting;.

Question 3

what are the noticable effects after use of amphetamines and cocaine?

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Stimulants: Both amphetamines and Cocaine may have similar effects causing increased alertness, increase in heart rate and blood pressure, insomnia and decrease in appetite.  When either substance loses effect, the individual may experience fatigue, irritability.  An important difference is that Cocaine is habit forming and usually causes a need to increase the dose over time to get the same effect.

Question 4

do you know is weeds effects related to meth?

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No: Their effects are completely separate with pot working on emdocannabinoid receptor sites and with meth working on predominately Dopamine receptor sites. They're completely different chemicals with different chemical structures and actions. Best wishes.

Question 5

how long does meth side effects last?

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Depends: Depends on what you consider side effects? The effects from the drug will dissipate in a day or so, however, the damage done to your brain may last a life time.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 6

what long-term effects can result from meth use?

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Effects can be fatal: Methamphetamine (meth) kills over time, through damaging the brain and other organs by constricting blood vessels (decreasing nutrient & oxygen flow), raising body temperature (overheats organs), etc... Meth can kill rapidly by fatal heart rhythms, heart attacks, and strokes. Meth also causes psychotic and aggressive behavior, which can lead to deadly accidents or being shot dead by the police.

Question 7

wanted to know if antipsychotics lessen the effects of meth?

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Psychosis: if you have methamphetamine induced psychosis then yes they can help. addicts also use these medications to induce sleep as many are very sedating.

Question 8

meth: how does it work and what long term effects could it have?

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Increases dopamine: Crystal methamphetamines produce euphoria through causing increases in all monoamines including dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine.  It also has been described as inhibiting the important enzyme monoamine oxidase and this perpetuates the intense accumulation of monoamines in the synaptic cleft.  The Dopamine makes it addictive.  It can cause premature death and permanent nervous system damage!

Question 9

what are the effects of crystal meth on a developing child?

Accepted Answer

Severe problems!: Crystal meth can cause poor growth due to restricting blood flow to the placenta. It can cause premature separation of the placenta with bleeding, premature birth and possible bleeding for the mother and baby. There is a risk of both maternal and fetal death. Meth may also cause later brain problems for the baby.   There is also possible risk from lifestyle issues for women using illegal drugs.

Question 10

effects in teenage boy born addicted to meth?

Accepted Answer

In utero drug expose: Several long term effects of in utero drug exposure. Add, adhd, dyslexia, memory lapse, addition potential, average or below average iq, risk taking behavior etc., etc.

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