Treatment for Amphetamine Addiction

What Are Amphetamines?

Amphetamines are some of the most commonly abused prescription medications. Prescription stimulants include Adderall and Dexedrine; however, there are also illicit drug amphetamines such as ecstasy and methamphetamine. They can also cause drug addiction and cause several adverse health effects when abused.

Amphetamines are drugs or medications that stimulate the central nervous system. Prescription amphetamines treat medical conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD and narcolepsy since they increase mental focus and alertness. However, people can misuse amphetamines to elicit a rewarding euphoric effect.