CATEGORIES OF SUBSTANCE
6. Other Stimulants
Example: Amphetamines, Amphetamine like substances (Phenmetrizine, methylphenidate).
Pleasurable Effects: Euphoria, Over activity and over talkativeness, Reduced hunger and reduced need for sleep, Alertness.
Toxic and Adverse Effects: Insomnia, Dryness of nose and lips, Sweating, High pulse rate, Pyrexia, Delirium, Mood changes, Paranoid symptoms..
Withdrawal Symptoms: Dysphoria, Fatigue, Vivid and unpleasant dreams, Hypersomnia, Agitation or psychomotor retardation.
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