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Could i have heart problems from my adderal abuse?

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Dr. Robert GalatzerLevy answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Yes: Depending on the extent of abuse amphetamines can put the heart under enormous strain and be dangerous.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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