Stimulants
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
Street names: Dexedrine, Dexedrine Spansule, Dextrostat
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⚡What it does
- Focus, wakefulness, euphoria — the 'cleanest' amphetamine feel
⚠Key risks
- Dependence and tolerance
- Cardiovascular strain
- IR abuse via crushing spansules
✚Overdose signs
- Racing heart
- Panic, aggression
- Overheating, seizures
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain | ~$3–$15 per capsule |
| Cocaine | Schedule II | Heart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle | ~$60–$120 per gram |
| Speed (amphetamine paste) | Schedule II | Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating | ~$10–$40 per gram |
| Methamphetamine | Schedule II | Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis | ~$20–$100 per gram |
| Adderall (amphetamine salts) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain | ~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
| Adderall XR | Schedule II | Same as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism | ~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) look like?
Orange/black Spansule capsules (5–15 mg); orange tablets
What are the signs of a Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) overdose?
Racing heart; Panic, aggression; Overheating, seizures Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Dependence and tolerance Dependence can develop with regular use.