Drug Information I Dexamphetamines I How They Are Used and The Law

How They Are Used The Law

How They Are Used

Dexamphetamine comes as white, round tablets that have the marking ‘D5’ on one side. They come in bottles of 100 and should be taken orally (by mouth). Dexamphetamine is only available with a doctor’s prescription.

Dexamphetamine is used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). People with ADHD find it difficult to pay attention and control the things they think and do. Doctors prescribe dexamphetamine for people with ADHD to help them concentrate at school and improve their relationships with friends, family and school teachers.

Drug Testing

A drug test is a test to find out if you have used a drug/drugs. They look for very small amounts of drugs in the body.

There are different types of drug tests, including breath, blood, hair, saliva and urine, which test for various drugs.

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