Below you will find a brief description of these narcotics and time frames of how long these drugs can be detected. Amphetamines are central nervous stimulants whose effects include alertness, wakefulness, increased energy, reduced hunger and an overall feeling of well being. Large doses and long term usage can result in higher tolerance levels and dependence. Cocaine is made from coca leaves. Its effects include alertness, wakefulness, increased energy and an overall feeling of euphoria.
Cocaine can be a very addictive drug.
Cocaine is metabolized by the body into the chemical compound Benzoylecgonine. Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug which is quickly metabolized to amphetamine. It is used in pill form, or in powdered form by snorting or injecting. Crystallized methamphetamine is inhaled by smoking and is a considerably more powerful form of the drug. Methamphetamine use can cause irreversible damage to the brain, producing strokes and convulsions, which can lead to death.