Dexedrine, known on the street as bennies, black beauties and speed, is a stimulant drug that is available in tablet or sustained release capsule form. Generally prescribed to help treating narcolepsy or ADHD, the amount of drug taken depends not only on the strength of the tablets, but whether or not it is given in sustained release form.
Dexedrine addiction in Delray Beach is a growing problem, but it can be found all over the United States. Dexedrine presents a high risk for abuse based solely on the high one experiences after taking the drug. Due to the stimulant effect giving way to a period of letdown, fatigue and depression, those who abuse it tend to do take another dose in an attempt to relieve the symptoms. However, this soon becomes a dangerous cycle.
Due to the drugs ability to increase alertness, attention and energy, many college students grow to abuse the drug as they become reliant on it to cope or perform better in class. Dexedrine has also been known to serves as a weight loss aid and can hook the user without intentions for long term abuse.
Unfortunately, Dexedrine is a respiratory and cerebral stimulant causing intense mental and physical stimulation. Increased heart rate, blood pressure and metabolism are just a few effects felt during intoxication. Not only is Dexedrine addictive, it has been known to cause agitation or irritability, hallucinations and in severe cases liver irritation and heart palpitations.
Withdrawal from Dexedrine tends to create the following symptoms: depression, craving, exhaustion, confusion, psychotic reaction and irritability.
Luckily there is help as an addiction to Dexedrine is treatable. The Delray Center for Healing serves as both an inpatient and outpatient treatment center. If you, or someone you know, is suffering from Dexedrine Addiction in Delray Beach or anywhere else for that matter, seek help today.
