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Amphetamines are drugs that make people feel awake and alert and can create euphoria. They are often prescribed to people with ADHD<\/a>. Just as with many other drugs, they can be misused and an addiction can form. Learning about these drugs can aid people in finding help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Amphetamines?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Amphetamines can usually look like small, dark- or light-blue tablets. Some people may cut them in half or in quarters. A 5 mg pill \u2014 which is light blue \u2014 says \u201cM A5\u201d to denote the formula. These drugs are used for symptoms of ADHD because they increase a person\u2019s focus and attention. People with narcolepsy may also use these drugs. Since the drugs \u201cwake up\u201d the brain, they can sometimes help people counter narcolepsy issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The phrase \u201camphetamine salts\u201d refers to the mixture that makes up generic Adderall. The combination used to create Adderall is chemically considered salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to their ability to boost levels of a few \u201cfeel-good\u201d chemicals in the brain, amphetamines are often misused. Although college students may try to misuse Adderall to increase focus levels, people of all ages can abuse these drugs and develop an addiction to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternative Names for Amphetamines<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like many drugs, amphetamines have more than one name. People who sell or misuse drugs may use these names to deter attention. If you hear a person use drug slang, they may be misusing them. Some of the most common slang for amphetamines are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n