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Ecstasy  Provides general information on ecstasy and describes its short- and long-term effects. Discusses risks associated with using ecstasy. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) From: Fast facts The ABCs - amphetamines (speed, crystal meth, ice)  Explains what amphetamines are and discusses short-term and long-term effects, tolerance, and dependence. Source: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) From: Other drugs The ABCs - ecstasy (MDMA)  Gives an overview of the drug Ecstasy (also known as XTC, Adam, Euphoria, X, MDM, and Love Doves). Includes effects of short-term and long-term use. Source: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) From: Other drugs Beyond the ABCs - amphetamines  Provides in-depth information about amphetamines, including methamphetamine and methylphenidate. Covers the chemical structure of amphetamines, how amphetamines work in the body, methods of use, short-term and long-term effects, toxic effects, and legal aspects. Source: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) From: Other drugs Crystal meth  Provides youth with information about the effects of crystal methamphetamine and underlines the risks of using the drug. Source: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) Ecstasy  Provides youth with information about the effects of ecstasy, also known as MDMA, and underlines the risks of using the drug. Source: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) Methamphetamine  Describes the health effects and harmful consequences of methamphetamine use. Provides a brief overview of who uses methamphetamine and why people use it. Outlines some current intervention and prevention measures. Link requires PDF reader. Source: BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information From: Alcohol and other drugs Fact sheet: crystal meth and HIV  Provides information on the short-term and long-term effects of crystal methamphetamine use and discusses the associated increased risk of HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Includes sources for counselling, treatment centres and support groups. Source: Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) From: Backgrounders / factsheets Do you know ... amphetamines  Describes the different types of amphetamines, their street names, and the short-term and long-term effects on the body. Discusses the risks of using amphetamines in terms of addiction and other risk factors. Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) From: Information about drugs and addiction Information about crystal meth  Focuses on crystal meth or methamphetamine, a form of amphetamine that stimulates the central nervous system. Describes the effects of crystal meth, who uses it, and the risks of dependence and overdose. Provides information on where crystal meth users can get help as well as links to other sources of information. Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) From: Information about drugs and addiction
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