- Amphetamines – Biphetamine, Dexedrine
- Cocaine – Cocaine hydrochloride
- Methamphetamine – Desoxyn
- Methylphenidate – Ritalin
Street names: bennies, black beauties, crosses, hearts, LA turnaround, speed, truck drivers, uppers, blow, bump, C, candy, Charlie, coke, crack, flake, rock, snow, toot, chalk, crank, crystal, fire, glass, go fast, ice, meth, speed, JIF, MPH, R-ball, Skippy, the smart drug, vitamin R
Stimulants were originally prescribed to treat asthma, obesity, and neurological disorders. They are now being prescribed for people who have ADHD, depression, and narcolepsy.
Stimulants abuse can cause:
- Bad breath
- Brain damage
- Dangerously high body temperatures
- Heart failure
- Malnutrition
- Memory loss
- Panic
- Paranoia
- Seizures
- Strokes
- Tremor
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