The Dangers Of Amphetamine Addiction

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The amount of time it takes to become addicted to amphetamines varies between users, but even if you’ve been using for years without becoming addicted, you can become addicted very quickly in a short period of time. Amphetamines are dangerous narcotics, which are among the most highly addictive drugs there are. Asking how long it takes to become addicted requires a complicated answer, but no matter what, you can always get treatment and get your life back from amphetamine addiction. Amphetamine addiction will hold you down as long as you go without treatment, but treatment can give you an opportunity for a fresh

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