What does it feel like to be on speed?

Explore the effects of speed on teens and learn ways to resist peer pressure and protect your health.

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Understanding the Effects of Speed on Your Mind and Body Speed, often referred to in scientific circles as amphetamine, is a type of stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system. It's similar in chemical structure to methamphetamine, albeit usually less potent in its effects. Both legal and illegal forms of amphetamine are used for various reasons: medically for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy, and recreationally for the heightened sense of energy it can provide. However, the focus here will be primarily on the recreational use of speed and its impacts on the user. What Happens When You Take...
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