Amphitamin dependence: signs and treatment

Amphetamines are powerfulpsychostimulant drugs that affect several key neurotransmitters in the brain, including norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin. Thanks to this effect, an intense feeling of euphoria is achieved. Amphetamine dependence is not physiological, but psychological. The drug gives a quick result in the form of a nerve rise, and to ensure a similar result over time requires an increase in dose.

There are many cases where people acquireaddiction after the first use, especially if the substance is smoked or administered intravenously. Amphetamine addiction takes very little time to develop. Currently, drugs are illegally used by students in universities and colleges to overcome drowsiness and to continue preparing for tests or exams. The problem of addiction has not bypassed athletes, as well as other athletes who use amphetamines as a powerful stimulant. Drugs and those who try not to fall asleep the whole night, relaxing in nightclubs, are abusing drugs. These substances increase concentration and productivity, but their use quickly leads to the phenomenon of amphetamine dependence. As a rule, drugs are taken orally in the form of tablets, but can also be inhaled, injected or smoked. Getting rid of the habit is extremely difficult. It is often associated with the abuse of other drugs or alcohol, as well as mental disorders (malnutrition of the brain and affective disorder). Abuse of amphetamines can be fatal as a result of a heart attack or stroke: blood pressure becomes so high that the blood vessels in the brain begin to burst. Amphetamines as a group include drugs such as crystal, MDMA, Ecstasy, speed and meth (methamphetamine).

Signs of use and amphetamine addiction

Amphetamines are not physically addictive, butpsychologically, they become incredibly attractive to the victim. When a person is under the influence of a drug, he shows some unusual characteristics inherent to the addict. If these symptoms are noticed, that person should be helped. A few of these signs include:

• redness of the eyes;
• anxiety;
• paranoia;
• growth retardation;
• euphoria;
• hyperactivity;
• psychosis;
• dramatic weight loss;
• anxiety;
• dilated pupils;
• restless sleep;
• nausea.

Treatment of dependence

The treatment process of the described addiction isextremely difficult, but the first step should always be the recognition of a problem. Even despite the lack of physical attachment, it is quite difficult to psychologically overcome the tendency. Currently, there are no pharmacological agents that can help in the event of a similar problem. But a drug addict cannot go through it alone. Choose the right addiction treatment center and provide psychological support to the victim of drug use.