Amphitamin dependence: signs and treatment
Amphetamines are potentpsychostimulant drugs that affect several key neurotransmitters in the brain, including norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. Due to this effect, an intense sense of euphoria is achieved. Amphitamin dependence is not physiological, but psychological. The drug gives a quick result in the form of a nervous upsurge, and in order to provide a similar result, an increase in dose is required over time.
Signs of use and amphitamin dependence
Amphetamines do not cause physical addiction, butpsychologically they become incredibly attractive to the victim. When a person is under the influence of a drug, he shows some unusual characteristics inherent in the addict. If these symptoms are noticed, that person needs help. Several of these features include:
- redness of the eyes;
- anxiety;
- paranoia;
- growth retardation;
- euphoria;
- hyperactivity;
- psychosis;
- sharp weight loss;
- anxiety;
- dilated pupils;
- restless sleep;
- nausea.
Treatment of dependence
The treatment of the described dependence isextremely difficult, but the first step should always be to recognize the existence of a problem. Even despite the lack of physical attachment, it is difficult to overcome psychology psychologically. At present, there are no pharmacological agents that can help in the event of such a problem. But the addict can not go through it alone. Choose a suitable drug treatment center and provide psychological support to the victim of drug use.