A group of synthetic stimulants, with structures based in phenyl amines. Amphetamine itself has the formula C6H5CH2CH(NH2)CH3. Methamphetamine has a methyl group on the amino group, i.e. C6H5CH2CH(NHCH3)CH3. The hydrochloride of methamphetamine can be crystallized giving a particularly powerful form known as 'ice' or crystal meth. Other examples of amphetamines are ecstasy and mescaline. In the UK, amphetamines are class B controlled substances (or class A if prepared for injection).
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