Ephedrine

ephedrine
  • Ephedrine
  • Ephedrine Sulphate
  • Ephedrine Hydrochloride

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Scientific Names: Ephedrine Hydrochloride, Ephedrine Sulphate

Generic Names: Enwau Generig: Ephedrine

An example of what Ephedrine looks like
White crystalline powder; tablets 15mg, 30mg and 60mg.

Desired Effects:

Ephedrine is often sold as, or mixed with, amphetamines or similar products such as ecstasy. Unwitting users would be looking for euphoria, alertness, confidence and energy.

Side Effects:

Insomnia, loss of appetite, tension.

Long term risks:

Stimulant dependence, heart arrhythmias, heat attack, high increase in blood pressure, strokes, and damage to brain receptors.

Short term risks:

Anxiety, paranoia, tolerance, confusion, agitation & panic.
Central nervous system stimulant.
It is used as a slimming aid and also as a filler or 'cut' in amphetamine and other products. It can be swallowed as a tablet, snorted up the nose, dissolved in a drink, or injected.
If snorted - razor blade, hard level surface (such as a mirror or glass), tube or rolled banknote.

If injected: syringe and needle, water, tourniquet.
In the treatment of bronchitis and asthma, allergic conditions such as hay-fever, and as a nasal decongestant.
It is an alkaloid derived from various plants in the Ephedra family. It is a pharmaceutical drug which is sometimes diverted from legitimate manaufacture. It is also contained in over the counter products sold in pharmacies.
Most areas of the UK have ‘street agencies’ or projects (sometimes called community drug services or community drug teams) which offer a range of services including information and advice, counselling, needle exchanges and sometimes support groups and complementary therapies such as acupuncture. The increase in stimulant use has led to some agencies offering specialist counselling, cognitive behaviour therapy, acupuncture and other alternative therapies and prescribing of anti-depressants, and also possible referral to residential rehabilitation. Some services have extended working hours and may offer weekend support. GPs and possibly the local hospital A&E department can make referrals to specialist drug services as well as general medical services, information and advice often in partnership with a drug agency or Drug Dependency Unit.

Parents & other relatives

Many drug agencies also provide lots of advice and support to parents, family members and partners of people using drugs. They may provide relative support groups or advice, guidance and counselling on a one to one basis.

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