Dexedrine is the marketed trade name of a medication that is technically known as Dextroamphetamine. It is a psycho-stimulant that produces a decrease in appetite and increases alertness, concentration, and wakefulness.  It is oftentimes described as an “amphetamine analog” or being amphetamine-like in nature and is a powerful stimulant that effectively targets the central nervous system of the person who is taking it.

Certain brain chemicals are highly affected by it especially those that contribute to controlling impulsive behavior and hyperactivity.  Dexedrine is normally prescribed for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a chronic sleep disorder known as Dyssomnia, the technical name for narcolepsy. Because of its amphetamine-like side effects and addictive qualities, its popularity had grown in huge numbers of the past few decades and is abused and used for recreational purposes and getting high.

Affects where physical and psychological function is concerned and withdrawal

Over the years, Dexedrine has displayed numerous physical and psychological side effects and displays certain withdrawal effects as well.  These include the following:

Physical

The more common side effects are physical in nature and include acne, arrhythmias, blurred vision, constipation, convulsions, dizziness, dry and/or itchy skin, dry mouth a.k.a. “cotton” mouth), fever, grinding one’s teeth, headaches (sometimes severe), high blood pressure and hypertension, insomnia, numbness, and tremors.  In the more rare cases of chronic abuse, the person can fall into a coma, suffer a heart attack or stroke, and may even die as a result.

Psychological

Anxiety, euphoric feelings, feeling invincible and powerful, and irritability that oftentimes lead to aggressive and violent behavior are the more common psychological effects.  Additionally, a decrease or increase in alertness, improved concentration, higher energy levels, more self confidence, and better self esteem have also been witnessed.

Withdrawal

The most common symptoms of Dexedrine withdrawal include a marked increase in appetite, depression, and being fatigued mentally.  However, there may also be agitation, anxiety, and excessive drowsiness or sleepiness.

As a result of the drug’s powerfully addictive nature and the fact that many individuals use it recreationally, Delray Recovery Center offers a variety of addiction treatment programs including Dexedrine drug rehab programs to help treat the individual for their addiction and enable them to recover from them.  We are here to help you and the goal of our drug rehab programs is to cure the person of their Dexedrine addictions. We can enable them a successful recovery so that when they return home, they can remain substance-free for the rest of their lives.