Amphetamine is a schedule 2 controlled substance according to the Controlled Substance Act. It can be obtain through a prescription in such drugs as Zoloft, Adderol and Dexedrine. It can also be gotten through illicit markets as well. High doses of this drug will lead to an enhanced stimulation of the central nervous system, cause a sense of power and energy and produce a feeling of euphoria and alertness and can reduce one’s appetite. Amphetamine is the precursor to Methamphetamine and MDMA. All three of these drugs cause many of the same effects. Amphetamine is a common drug of abuse and very deadly, causing many health defects like cardiovascular problems and brain damage.

Amphetamines are a class of potent pathomimetic agents with therapeutic applications. They are chemically related to the human body's natural catecholamines: epinephrine and norepinephrine. Acute higher does lead to enhanced stimulation of the central nervous system and induce euphoria, alertness, reduced appetite, and a sense of increased energy and power. Cardiovascular responses to Amphetamines include increased blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias. More acute responses produce anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations, and psychotic behavior. The effects of Amphetamines generally last 2-4 hours following use, and the drug has a halflife of 4-24 hours in the body. About 30% of Amphetamines are excreted in the urine in unchanged form, with the remainder as hydroxylated and deaminated derivatives.