Speed is the street name for a range of drugs called amphetamines. Amphetamines are stimulants which are drugs that can make people feel awake and alert. Most amphetamines are class B drugs, but methanphetanmine has been changed to a class A drug.
Amphetamines
Risks
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Extreme tiredness (after use)
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Taking speed regualarly can cause weight loss (which can be risky and lead to other issues)
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Speed can speed up your heart and make it work harder
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Mixing speed and alcohol can be very risky as these drugs work differently putting more strain on your heart
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Paranoia can set in when taking speed making you think something bad might happen or someone is out to get you
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Feeling really tense
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The day after might make you feel really sad, irritable and depressed
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Under the influence of speed might make you feel confused or make you think unusual thoughts
What are the effects?
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Effects can last between 3 – 8 hours
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It can increase feelings of confidence or make users feel paranoid
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Users may lose their appetite
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Users may feel 'hyper'
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Some people get very talkative
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You feel like you have more energy