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potent stimulant affecting the central nervous system, often called Speed

Amphetamine is a potent central nervous system stimulant that is commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It works by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, such as dopamine and norepinephrine, which helps improve focus, attention, and energy levels. Amphetamine is also known by street names like "Speed" and "Uppers" due to its stimulating effects. Misuse of amphetamines can lead to serious health risks, including addiction, cardiovascular issues, and mental health disorders.

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research Dermatologic Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse

11 citations, January 2016 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research”

Substance abuse can cause various skin problems, including marks from injections, sores, premature aging, and increased cancer risk.

research Transcriptome Profiling of Whisker Follicles in Methamphetamine Self-Administered Rats

6 citations, July 2018 in “Scientific Reports”

Methamphetamine affects gene expression in rat whisker follicles, with key genes linked to addiction.

research Identification of Potential Biomarkers for Diagnosis of Patients with Methamphetamine Use Disorder

2 citations, May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

Gene expression in hair follicles can help diagnose methamphetamine use disorder.

research Dietary Glucoraphanin Prevents the Onset of Psychosis in Adult Offspring After Maternal Immune Activation

36 citations, January 2018 in “Scientific reports”

Eating glucoraphanin can help prevent psychosis in offspring whose mothers had immune system activation.

research Acneiform Rash Caused by an Unlikely Drug: Topiramate

5 citations, July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders”

A man got a rare rash from the drug topiramate, which went away after he stopped taking it.

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community Currently crushing 3 (5mg) tablets of fin into my topical min. Anyone do the same? If so how much do you add.

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