First synthesized in 1887 by a Romanian chemist, the first pharmacoligcal use found for Amphetamines, or Speed, was not until 1927. Speed is a psychostimulant drug of the phenethylamine class eith effects ranging from increased wakefullness and focus along with decreased fatigue and appetite. Recreationally, speed is sometimes used as a performance enhancer. Based on the above facts, it is easy to see why Speed addiction in Delray Beach is a growing problem.
Speed addiction in Delray Beach produces both physical and pyscological effects. Physically, the effects can include hyperactiving, blood shot eyes, dry mouth, headache, hypertension, fever, constipation, blurred vision, insomnia, numbness and tremors. High does have reported to cause the user to experience seizure, stroke, coma, heart attack and even sometimes death. Psychologically, the effects range from euphoria to anxiety to alertness, concentration, self-confidence, aggression and paranoia. In extreme cases, psychosis has been reported as well.
Tolerance has been known to develop rapidly in those abusing Speed, therefore periods of extended use tend to rquire increasing the amounts of the drug in order to achieve the effects intiailly felt. Although fatal overdosing is rare, overdosing alone can lead to a number of different symptoms including pyschosis, chest pain and hypertension.
When going through withdrawal of spped, one is likely to experience feelings of mental fatigue, depression and an increased appetite. Symptoms associated with withdrawal lasts for days in those who only abused Speed occasionally and for weeks or months with chronic use. Reports show withdrawal symptoms to also include anxiety, agitation, excessive sleep, vivid of lucid dreams and thoughts of suicide.
Those suffering from Speed addiciton in Delray Beach should seriously consider inpatient detox and treatment when trying to get clean. Luckily, The Delray Center for Healing offers this option as well as others, to its patients. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with an addiction, seek help today.
