Amphetamines are generally used to produce the same effect as pure adrenaline. The drug is intended for people suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, although if you decide to abuse the drug and use it recreationally, you may begin to experience paranoia and anxiety. nervousness. Amphetamine use can also put strain on the circulatory system by causing a sudden increase in the user's blood pressure. (Amphetamine) The long-term psychological effects of the drug can cause a psychosis called amphetamine, which is very similar to paranoid schizophrenia. This could lead to hallucinations, paranoid delusions and obsessions. (Amphetamine) Examples of amphetamines include adderall, benzidrine, and dexedrine. Students often abuse Adderall prescriptions as a study tool. I have known students at my old school in Miami who took the supplement for every exam when they weren't even prescribed it, which is a perfect example of amphetamine abuse. I have even heard of students becoming addicted to these drugs. Anabolic steroids are another dangerous substance. People use anabolic steroids as an illegal way to increase their testosterone in their body and increase their muscle mass. Whenever someone uses anabolic steroids, it is considered abuse because the use of anabolic steroids is never recommended by the authorities. Side effects of the drug can include paranoid jealousy, extreme irritability, delusions, and impaired judgment due to a large ego. (Steroids) Long-term effects include euphoria, confusion, sleep disturbances, pathological anxiety, paranoia and hallucinations. When I was in high school, my friend and his brother were always working out and they were in good shape. Some...... middle of paper ......dangers.htm."Steroids | The Drugfree.org Partnership." (2011) The partnership on Drugfree.org | Support and resources for parents dealing with adolescent drug and alcohol abuse. Internet. Retrieved from http://www.drugfree.org/drug-guide/steroids. “Effects of cocaine”. (2011) Thegooddrugsguide.com. The guide to good medications. Web. Retrieved from http://www.thegooddrugsguide.com/cocaine/effects.htm. “ECSTASY PILLS.” (2011) Effects of ecstasy | Information on ecstasy, ClubDrugs, pills and MDMA. Internet. Retrieved from http://www.ecstasy-effects.com/ecstasy-effects/ecstasy-pills/."Erowid MDMA Vault: Dosage." (2010) Erowid.com. Erowid. Web. Retrieved from http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/mdma/mdma_dose.shtml. “Heroin Index.” (2011) Thegooddrugsguide.com. The guide to good medications. Web. Retrieved from http://www.thegooddrugsguide.com/heroin/index.htm.