Amphetamine toxicity
General Introduction
Much of the scientific literature as to the acute toxic effects of amphetamines has focused on amphetamine psychosis – a condition similar to schizophrenia. This condition tends to be associated with use of the drug at high dosages and/or for prolonged periods. The maximum therapeutic dose is 60mg dexamphetamine (equivalent to 120mg ‘pure’ illicit amphetamine which is an equal mix of two stereoisomers – d-amphet being psychoactive whereas l-amphet is not), but even therapeutic doses can give rise to psychotic symptoms.



Amphetamines

