Amphetamine Drug Tests

Amphetamines are a family of drugs that are used as stimulants and appetite suppressors.  Amphetamines can be legally prescribed in pill and capsule form by a doctor and are designated into 3 different categories: methamphetamine, dexamphetamine, and simply amphetamine.  Because of their stimulating properties, amphetamines have been used in medicine to treat the effects of Parkinson's disease, narcolepsy, and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD).  Some common prescription names for amphetamines include Adderall, Desoxyn, Consertra, and Ritalin.  

Amphetamines can enter the body through oral consumption, injections or crushed into powders and snorted nasally. The stimulants are quickly absorbed in the blood stream affecting the brain which leads to a surge in dopamine (the pleasure and attentiveness neurotransmitter). Regulated doses result in improved concentration, focus and energy. However, large quantities and misuse can leads to dependence.

Commonly observed physical effects of the drug include high temperature, decreased appetite, irregular and increased heart rate, and dry mouth.  Tolerance levels rise quickly as the drug is habit forming leading to addiction and abuse.  

Amphetamine use can be detected in most people about 1 hour after use, and normally remains in the body for 3-5 days.  

Complete Drug Testing Solutions recommends a methamphetamine drug test to accompany an amphetamine screening. Methamphetamine is derived from legally prescribed stimulants and will appear in AMP drug test only when the person has consumed large doses. If you suspect stimulant abuse, don’t take any risks and find out with certainty by testing for all “upper” substances. The 10 Panel home drug testing kit will screen for both versions of amphetamines as well as marijuana, cocaine and six more illicit substances.