Dry Speed

UKP Team

Origins of Speed

The drug speed, also known as amphetamine, was first synthesized in 1887 by Romanian chemist Lazăr Edeleanu. However, it wasn't until the 1920s that its stimulating effects were discovered. The pharmaceutical company Smith, Kline & French introduced amphetamine as a prescription medication in the United States in 1932 under the brand name Benzedrine. It was primarily used to treat asthma, narcolepsy, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, due to its stimulant properties, it quickly became popular as a recreational drug and was widely abused during World War II.

During World War II, amphetamines were used by soldiers on both sides of the conflict to combat fatigue and improve performance. The drug was also used to treat depression and weight loss. After the war, amphetamines became increasingly popular among college students and truck drivers who needed to stay awake for long periods of time. However, widespread abuse and addiction led to tighter regulations on the drug, and it became a controlled substance in the United States in the 1970s. It became a controlled substance in the UK in 1964 and in 1971 was classified as a class B drug. Today, amphetamines are still used as prescription medication for ADHD and narcolepsy, but their recreational use is highly regulated and illegal in most countries.

Forms of Speed

Amphetamines are a wide ranging class of drug and take many forms. Common speed form is a powder or paste.

Appearance

Typically sold as a paste, or in white powder however it can sometimes be found in pill form and paste/powder colour can vary.

Positive Effects

Subjective positive effects can be:

📌 Feeling more awake and alert.

📌 Feeling more socialiable.

📌 Increased confidence.

📌 Loss of appetite is common and variations of Speed are commonly used as weight loss aids.

Negative Effects

Some negative effects could be:

📌 Addiction and dependence: Amphetamines are highly addictive and can lead to dependence with repeated use. This can result in withdrawal symptoms such as fatigue, depression, and anxiety when use is stopped.

📌 Physical health problems: Amphetamines can cause a range of physical health problems, including high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, increased body temperature, muscle breakdown, and cardiovascular problems.

📌 Mental health problems: Recreational use of amphetamines can cause or exacerbate mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, paranoia, and psychosis.

📌 Behavioural problems: Amphetamines can cause aggression, impulsivity, and risky behaviors, leading to accidents, injuries, or criminal activity.

📌 Overdose: Taking too much amphetamine can lead to an overdose, which can result in seizures, stroke, heart attack, coma, and even death.

📌 Social and financial problems: Recreational use of amphetamines can lead to problems with relationships, employment, and finances.

Addiction

Speed is considered to be highly addictive. If you find yourself taking speed frequently and/or when you've stopped enjoying it, it is likely that you may have become addicted. Withdrawal symptoms can occur when a person who is dependent on powder speed (amphetamine) stops using the drug or significantly reduces their dosage. Withdrawal symptoms can vary in severity and duration depending on the individual's level of dependence, duration of use, and other factors. Here are some common withdrawal symptoms associated with powder speed use:

📌 Fatigue.

📌 Depression and irritability.

📌 Anxiety and restlessness

📌 Increased appetite and weight gain

and disturbed sleep.

📌 Vivid and unpleasant dreams.

📌 Cravings for the drug.

📌 Decreased energy and motivation.

📌 Difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly.

📌 Headaches and muscle aches.

Withdrawal symptoms typically begin within a few hours to a few days after the last use of amphetamines and can last for several days to a few weeks. The severity of withdrawal symptoms can be reduced with proper medical supervision and support, including medications to manage symptoms, behavioral therapies, and support groups.

It is important to note that sudden cessation of amphetamine use can be dangerous, especially for individuals with severe addiction or underlying health problems. Therefore, it is highly recommended to seek professional help when trying to quit amphetamines and to avoid quitting "cold turkey."

If you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction, please visit the UKP Addiction Page, and check our some of the links in the Web Resources section towards the end of this page.

Routes of Administration

In powder/paste form, Speed is usually taken either:

📌 Intranasally

By cutting the substances up into lines and snorting it.

📌 Orally ingested

This involves mixing with food or drink, or even "bombing" ny wrapping in tissue paper and swallowing.

Dosaging

Insufflated

Taken Orally

Onset Time and Duration

Insufflated

Users can expect an onset time of between 1-5 minutes. A comeup between 30-90 minutes. Peak effects between 1-2 hours and a total duration of effects between 3-6 hours.

Taken Orally

Users can expect an onset time of 30-45 minutes, a come-up time anywhere between 30 mins and 2 hours. They can expect to feel peak effects between 2.5-4 hours and a total duration of effects of between 6-8 hours.

Potential Risky Interactions

Speed can interact negatively with other drugs and/or medicines.

Some examples of drugs that can negatively interact with speed include:

📌 Antidepressants

Some types of antidepressants, such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), can increase the risk of high blood pressure, seizures, and other serious side effects when taken with stimulant drugs like speed.

📌 Other stimulants

Combining speed with other stimulant drugs, such as cocaine or MDMA, can increase the risk of cardiovascular problems, seizures, and other serious health effects.

📌 Opioids

Combining speed with opioids, such as heroin or prescription painkillers, can increase the risk of respiratory depression, overdose, and death.

📌 Alcohol

Combining speed with alcohol can increase the risk of dehydration, impaired judgment, and other dangerous side effects.

Detection Times

Detection times are subjective and the below are guidelines only. The best way to pass a drug test is to not take drugs.

📌 Saliva

In saliva, Speed can usually be texted for up to 2-3 days after last use.

📌 Urine

Urine tests can typically detect Speed for up to 1-3 days after last use.

📌 Blood

A blood test will usually only detect Speed for up to 12 hours after last use.

📌 Hair

Up to 3 months is usually the detection window for hair tests that test for Speed.

General Safety Tips

We always encourage basic safety precautions and health maintenance before and during drug use, should you decide to use them. Here are some basic tips:

📌 Test your drugs where possible, especially if you're buying from an unknown source.

📌 A lot of people use benzodiazepines or other pharmaceutical sleeping tablets to kill a comedown. We urge extreme caution when doing this (especially if you've had alcohol too) and recommend trying more natural sleep aids such as melatonin to see if they work for you.

📌 Always start with a low dose and work your way up slowly to avoid the risk of adverse effects. The effects of some substances can be unpredictable, and individual sensitivity can vary greatly.

📌 Use in a safe and comfortable environment: Use substances in a safe and comfortable environment, preferably with someone you trust who can assist you if necessary. Avoid crowded or unfamiliar places that could cause anxiety or distress.

📌 Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, but be careful not to drink too much as this can lead to hyponatremia (low sodium levels in the blood), which can be life-threatening.

📌 Be careful when combining with other drugs. Research what drugs interact with each other an risk adverse effects.

📌 Take breaks between uses. As a general rule limit your use to 1-2 times per week.

📌 Seek medical attention if necessary. Your health is an absolute priority and not worth risk because you fear somebody finding out about your drug use.

📌 We recommend that you take a multi-vitamin the morning after or with food and take liver function tablets the morning of the day of drug use and again the morning after. Drink plenty of water before bed after use. If you take drugs every week then take liver function tablets every day. However, we recommend that if you choose to use drugs, then try to limit use to 1-2 times per week maximum.

Web Resources

UKP Mega Index - Addiction

Pysconautwiki - Amphetamine

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