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AMPHETAMINES - RISKS OF RECREATIONAL DRUG USE

Amphetamines, is a group of drugs known as "speed", is normally sold as white or yellow powder or as tablets or capsules.

Amphetamine is a synthetic drug with strong stimulant effects. It is most commonly used for treatment of attention-deficit disorders and narcolepsy, but may also be approved as a weight-loss medication in certain cases of obesity.

Amphetamine is often used illegally.

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