Are amphetamines addictive?

[lolly]

is amphetimine addictive?? according 2 medical professinals it is NOT!!! swim happns 2 disagree with this from present personal experience or perhaps swim is jst a weak person? wot do u guys think.

[Nature Boy]

Amphetamine is addictive, perhaps not in the definition way that alcohol, nicotine or opiates are, but don't fool yourself into thinking one can take amphetamine constantly without reprecutions.

[vinylmesh]

As with any reward system drug. If you take it orally in social situations only (i.e never alone and never daily) it should not be very addictive. However if you use it daily, or if you take it by any other way besides orally, then it is easier to become addicted.

[humdroid]

Ex-base-head from the UK says not only is amphetamine addictive, but it is still in his head, and he stopped doing it.

Ex-base head knows patience is involved, after stopping taking amphetamines regularly, but he warns anyone who dosen't already know- Be prepared for lots of time when you cant be bothered doing anything, and your mind goes blank when you try.

From this, it seems, one addictive element of speed, is waiting this period out, until you get back to normal, without falling to it.

[fiveleggedrat]

Swim personally finds amphetamines far more addictive than any other type of drug. However, not limited to just amphetamines, but euphoric stimulants in general. After playing with quite a few, Swim has fiended far more on euphoric stims than anything else, including high dose opioids a la the morphine type. Swim also has a very nonaddictive personality, at least physically.

Has much to do with the person in question too.

[humdroid]

Originally Posted by fiveleggedrat

Swim personally finds amphetamines far more addictive than any other type of drug. However, not limited to just amphetamines, but euphoric stimulants in general. After playing with quite a few, Swim has fiended far more on euphoric stims than anything else, including high dose opioids a la the morphine type. Swim also has a very nonaddictive personality, at least physically.

Has much to do with the person in question too.

Y had only very limited with opies, kratom and coedine.
Like your waterborne friend, Y thinks some people can pick up stims and put them down, whereas others, find it very hard to put them down.
OK they may have a few days rest, but then they are back on it, like a cycle. That is, unless depression jumps in between. Y thinks speed pisses him off when he is depressed, but at the same time wants it.
Good job there is none, and that y cannot buy if there was anyway.

[dyingtomorrow]

Does getting off meth feel as bad as heroin? SWIM always wondered which was worse, heroin or meth. Seems like meth burns people out hardcore and quickly, whereas heroin leaves you slowly suffering and lingering much longer.

[cra$h]

amphetamines are the most addictive drug swim's ever encountered. Since swim's always going against the grain of socaity, amphetamines help him go to autopilot and just do as all americans "are supposed to''

[elmira]

I have heard that amphetamines are highly addictive in my opinion. One of my friend has got used to having it and now he is not able to live without it. He does not know how to get out of it. If anyone knows the rehab process please let me know

[~lostgurl~]

You may find some answers in these threads, depending on what you mean by the rehab process:

Helping a loved one: intervention techniques.
Addiction treatment options
Basics of kicking the habit.
Tools for recovering from (meth)amphetamine addiction

[Richard_smoker]

this question has been debated over and over in the medical community (u.s.) and there's currently a split in thinking.

There are those of the traditional belief that YES, amphetamines are addictive. These MD's tend to disregard more recent studies.

Then there are the "new-age" MD's who tend to lean toward belief in ADD/ADHD as a real phenomenon and amphetamines like dexedrine, adderall, and to lesser-degree ritalin as completely within the usual course of medical practice. Most of these MD's are of the opinion (from experimental & clinical data) that these drugs (probably does NOT include methamphetamine) are NOT ADDICTIVE in the usual sense--that is, if they are taken according to a prescriber regiment, followed by a medical professional, and the meds are taken orally (NOT snorted, NOT IV'd), and as long as the drugs are NOT used in a manner that causes the user to avoid sleep or prevent normal sleep patterns.

this is controversial, and i know that there is disagreement among professionals. i acknowledge this, and have provided both sides. -DICK

[100mg Methylphenidate]

Swim has had IV morphine, snorted oxycontin, tons of cigarettes and alcohol, a 2 year long daily marijuana habit, and nothing at all, has compared to the psychological need he feels for amphetamines. He has yet to try cocaine though, but it doesn't even sound appealing after trying speed. Ooooooooo. He could have a numb face for maybe an hour and have to do another line. Or he can pop/snort some speed and stay up all night and redose at least a few hours later, saving his nose a lot of trouble.

It's hard to give up something that makes you productive. And the comedown is extremely horrible from what he hears.

Although, swim says he'd rather withdrawal from amphetamines than nicotine or opiates(not that he's withdrawn from opiates). But he does fiend cigarettes majorly when coming off speed. And the psychological addiction to amphetamines is MUCH greater than to any of these other drugs. But he really does have ADHD...

[Richard_smoker]

Originally Posted by 100mg Methylphenidate

he really does have ADHD...

yes. it would appear that he does.

-DICK

[scruffyloather]

Originally Posted by 100mg Methylphenidate

Swim has had IV morphine, snorted oxycontin, tons of cigarettes and alcohol, a 2 year long daily marijuana habit, and nothing at all, has compared to the psychological need he feels for amphetamines...

That's just because it's so good, though. SWIM, too, has batled all those drugs you mentioned, as well as meth. When SWIM got parted with meth supply (due to logistical factors) they would have killed a nun to get some because the depression was so bad, and feeling normal even is rubbish compared to how good you feel on meth. But I realize now that it's not an addiction like opiates and benzos are - it's just an inability to deal with reality after being high all the time.

[enhancion01]

Originally Posted by 100mg Methylphenidate

Swim has had IV morphine, snorted oxycontin, tons of cigarettes and alcohol, a 2 year long daily marijuana habit, and nothing at all, has compared to the psychological need he feels for amphetamines. He has yet to try cocaine though, but it doesn't even sound appealing after trying speed. Ooooooooo. He could have a numb face for maybe an hour and have to do another line. Or he can pop/snort some speed and stay up all night and redose at least a few hours later, saving his nose a lot of trouble.

It's hard to give up something that makes you productive. And the comedown is extremely horrible from what he hears.

Although, swim says he'd rather withdrawal from amphetamines than nicotine or opiates(not that he's withdrawn from opiates). But he does fiend cigarettes majorly when coming off speed. And the psychological addiction to amphetamines is MUCH greater than to any of these other drugs. But he really does have ADHD...

swim agrees with most of that except the thing about nicotine withdrawls
swim has had to stop cold turkey every time he goes to jail. (5 times last year) Swim notices no withdrawl symptoms or even cravings. Seriously 0. And yes cigaretes are available to him along with many other drugs while in jail (he chooses not to use them though). Swim has smoked for about 5 years... Though.... the first thing swim does when he hits the gates of freedom is light up a cig
but thats all a mental thing lol swim just likes too smoke.
Swim DOES crave them when he is on the streets and the fuckers are a bitch for him to quit when so easily obtainable at the store. Strange how that works. Swim thinks the whole nicotine being as addictive as heroin thing is a whole lot of bullshit.

now for the amphetamine... Mentally addictive- EXTREAMLY, Physicaly- pretty slim.

[Sussy_gal]

SWIM is interested in trying amphet to increase brain function and focus. Has met a number of people who have tried it and never seemed to have a problem. SWIM does not have an addictive personality so believes that it's ok to try and experiment without having a major downside.

[ex-junkie]

Originally Posted by Sussy_gal

SWIM is interested in trying amphet to increase brain function and focus. Has met a number of people who have tried it and never seemed to have a problem. SWIM does not have an addictive personality so believes that it's ok to try and experiment without having a major downside.

fairplay, but remember what goes up must come down. expect to feel tired and irritable when swiy comes down. that is the downside. it will get worse if swiy uses more, so keep that in mind.

be safe.

[Sussy_gal]

Thanks ..

SWIM sees this as the only way forward to get on in life. SWIM would like to consider other options too, likes to keep an open mind, but this seems to be the only one..

[Junkhead23]

Originally Posted by Sussy_gal

SWIM is interested in trying amphet to increase brain function and focus. Has met a number of people who have tried it and never seemed to have a problem. SWIM does not have an addictive personality so believes that it's ok to try and experiment without having a major downside.

SWIY do realise that amphetamines do the most damage to the brain (out of most drugs) and damage that is irreversible!!

This means that in the long run the opposite will happen and also can lead to psychosis.

Think again. Drugs generally do not help brain capacity in the slightest. Use SWIY own brainpower

EDIT: Also amphetamines are terribly psychologically addictive and if it is meth amphetamine SWIY get withdrawal sypmtoms too.

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[Sussy_gal]

SWIM believes absolutely that most people have enhancements which in turn help them get through day to day and also makes them more intellectual. SWIM has only ever tried Cannabis, shrooms, acid once, coke but not a full dose and more recently Salvia.

SWIM has not worked for some time so has been trying to find answers to the questions in his mind. SWIM now believes that this is the only way forward to move out of the current position, eg. to be able to get through day to day and deal with people and at the same time have more focus and possible increased intellect. SWIM feels that this is not a depression or psychosis but a feel feeling that needs action to be taken.

Sussy_gal added 38 Minutes and 8 Seconds later...

SWIM girlfriend wants to help but wants to help in the right way not the wrong way. SWIM has been wanting to walk away and find his own answers but has agreed to wait one month to see if his girlfriend can help. SWIM girlfriend feels that experimenting may not be a bad idea but the reasons should be right and this concerns her. How can SWIM girlfriend help?

[herostyle]

From SWIM's personal experience, he would only get addicted to amphetamines for a day or two. And then addiction wasn't serious. It was fairly easy for him to go cold turkey on amphetamines, even after bumping maybe 40 mg of Focalin XR a day for roughly 2 years.

[cra$h]

thats where it gets you though. You go on a speed binge at first for a day or 2, then you take a break, then the next time its 3-5 days, then 5 to a week, then it becomes a routine. And the comedown is terrible! Stomache aches, headaches, turns you unsociable, and possibly the worst part is all you want is sleep, and it just ain't gon' happen.

[tryptamaster]

yea wen swim pakeing on amps, u feel like a million bucks. once ur off u feel like u jsut dropped a million bucks in the storam drain... swim always says "ill never take these damn things again..." but so far swim ahs always gone back jsut to remind himself y he hates upper.

[Burnt]

Then there are the "new-age" MD's who tend to lean toward belief in ADD/ADHD as a real phenomenon and amphetamines like dexedrine, adderall, and to lesser-degree ritalin as completely within the usual course of medical practice. Most of these MD's are of the opinion (from experimental & clinical data) that these drugs (probably does NOT include methamphetamine) are NOT ADDICTIVE in the usual sense--that is, if they are taken according to a prescriber regiment, followed by a medical professional, and the meds are taken orally (NOT snorted, NOT IV'd), and as long as the drugs are NOT used in a manner that causes the user to avoid sleep or prevent normal sleep patterns.

They are liars (or more rightly so ignorant MD's who don't know shit) and that is total bullshit. All amphetamines are addictive.

Its another excuse by the legal drug dealers to make them seem legit.

[Herbal Healer 019]

they are, if you have a lack of self discipline, which I would define addiction as; not as being "disease".

Doing amphetamines in moderation & at reasonable doses will not lead to addiction.