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Amphetamines
What are Amphetamines?
Amphetamines are part of a group of drugs called psychostimulants, which speed up the messages traveling between the brain and body.
Amphetamines Consumption
"Amphetamine" is a term used to refer to a large number of similar drugs, each with their own recipes and forms. Most commonly, amphetamines are smoked, swallowed, or injected.
Street Names
Street names for amphetamines include "speed", "up", "pep pills", and "uppers".
Effects of Amphetamines
Immediate effects of amphetamines include a speeding up of general body functions, a higher amount of energy, and irritability.
Amphetamines and the Law
In Victoria, it is illegal to possess, manufacture and/or or supply/traffic Amphetamines. In Victoria, Amphetamines charges are related to the following:
- Amphetamines Possession and Heroin Use
- Amphetamines Manufacturing / Production
- Amphetamines Trafficking
Regardless of whether the offence is for Amphetamines Possession, Cultivation or Trafficking, the court takes these matters very seriously and harsh penalties are often imposed.
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