Dexedrine |
10) Information on
Dexedrine
Drug Facts: Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) is an
amphetamine, belonging to the group of medicines called central nervous system
(CNS) stimulants it is a Schedule II controlled substance. Dexedrine was often
used in the late 60s and early 70s as a prescription diet aid, because one of
the effects of such stimulant drugs is to suppress appetite. Dexedrine (and its
more potent cousin Benzedrine) was also commonly (and illegally) used by
college students, either for the stimulant high it provided or as a study aid.
Dexedrine is highly addictive. Individuals form an addiction to Dexedrine due
to its abilty to sustain energy and lose weight. Dexedrine addiction may lead
to serious complications such as increased heart rate and blood pressure.
Dextroamphetamine may cause sudden death or serious heart
problems, especially if the medication is
misused.
Dextroamphetamine is used as part of a treatment program
for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing,
controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the
same age). Dextroamphetamine is also used to treat narcolepsy (a sleep disorder
that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep).
Dextroamphetamine is in a class of medications called central nervous system
stimulants. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in
the brain.
Dextroamphetamine comes as a tablet and an extended-release
(long acting) capsule to take by mouth. Dextroamphetamine may slow children's
growth or weight gain. Dextroamphetamine may cause sudden death in children and
teenagers with heart defects or serious heart problems. Dextroamphetamine may
cause sudden death, heart attack, or stroke in adults, especially adults who
have heart defects or other serious heart problems.
Street Names: bennies, black beauties, crosses, hearts,
LA turnaround, speed, truck drivers, uppers Withdrawal symptoms from Dexedrine
are characterized by depression and extreme fatigue. Fortunately, the
withdrawal symptoms tend to be mostly psychological and not medical.
Dexedrine Withdrawal symptoms include but are not limited
to:
- fatigue
- long but disturbed
sleep
- strong
hangover
-
irritability
-
depression
-
violence
In
case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If
the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at
911.
Symptoms of overdose may
include:
-
restlessness
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of your
body
- dark red or cola
colored urine
- muscle weakness or
aching
- tiredness or
weakness
- fast
breathing
-
fever
-
confusion
- aggressive
behavior
- hallucinations
(seeing things or hearing voices that do not
exist)
- panic
-
depression
- irregular
heartbeat
-
dizziness
-
fainting
- blurred
vision
- upset
stomach
-
vomiting
-
diarrhea
- stomach
cramps
-
seizures
- coma (loss of
consciousness for a period of time)
Rehabilitation: Successful rehabilitation includes a calm, stress free
environment, plenty of liquids, and replenishing of vitamins that have been
burned out of the body. Use of a mild sedative to help sleep is often helpful,
as the lack of sleep is what can cause the hallucinations. After feeling
physically better, proper rehabilitation therapy can commence that deals with
relapse prevention, dealing with the reasons the addict turned to drugs in the
first place, and any personal failings that need strengthening. It is highly
recommended that a daily routine of proper exercise, nutrition, and rest be
followed as effective relapse and craving prevention. Ideally a cleansing
program would be also administered to help rid the body of the residual toxins
that can impair health in the future and cause cravings.
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