Speed

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Methamphetamine hydrochloride, amphetamine sulphate (powder, paste, liquid and pills).

Side Effects

Increased Blood Pressure (possible stroke)

Increased Pulse Rate

Increased and Irregular Breathing

Increased Heartbeat (possible heart damage)

Insomnia

Loss of Appetite

Dilated Pupils

Loss of Confidence

Anxiety

Sweating

Overeating

Blurred Vision

Nausea

Diarrhoea

Jaw Clenching and/or Teeth Grinding (cracking teeth)

Paranoia and Paranoid Delusions

Depression

Hallucinations  

Mood Swings

Aggression

Violence

Death

Injecting the drug is also associated with a risk of contracting blood-borne viruses, like Hepatitis C and HIV.

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