Amphetamines affect babies born from users of the drug.
Babies born to amphetamine users are more likely to be born prematurely, have low birth weight, and experience withdrawal symptoms like agitation and drowsiness. They may also have an increased risk of birth defects.
Myth:
Addiction to amphetamines is impossible.
Some people report a psychological dependence, a feeling that the drug is essential to normal functioning. Others may be physically dependent on the drug. They may develop a tolerance for amphetamines. When regular users stop abruptly, they may experience withdrawal symptoms: depression, irritability, hunger, and fatigue. However, like any drug you can recieve help to stop the addiction.
Fact:
Speed sold on streets are usually mixed in with another substance,
Speed sold on the streets is usually of very poor quality, and is usually between 5% and 10% pure. Base-speed is far stronger, between 50% and 70% pure. Some so-called 'base' is low grade amphetamine powder mixed with oil and or similar to give it a base-like consistency.