SPEED

Name It
Speed, Whizz, Uppers, Amph, Billy, Sulphate, Base, Paste

Know It
Speed usually comes as a grey, white or dirty-white powder, or sometimes in tablets.
It can be snorted, swallowed, injected or smoked.
Speed is the most impure illegal drug in the UK.
Amphetamines are Class B drugs (but carry Class A penalties if prepared for injection).

The Effects
Speed is a stimulant. It quickens the heart beat and breathing rate.
Users may feel confident. Their minds race and they may feel energetic.
It supresses the appetite, but doesn't satisfy the body's need for nourishment.
Some people also become tense and experience feelings of anxiety.

The Risks
The come down (tiredness and depression) lasts for one or two days, and sometimes longer.
Sleep, memory and concentration are all affected in short-term.
High doses repeated over a few days may cause panic and halluncinations.
Long-term users may become dependant on the buzz speed gives them.
Tolerance can develop, which means the user needs more to get the same effect.
Long-term use puts a strain on the heart. Overdose can be fatal.
Use of speed can lead to mental illness such as psychosis.