Amphetamines

Amphetamines are stimulant drugs that affect the central nervous system. They may be prescribed legitimately to treat various conditions – ranging from ADHD and narcolepsy to obesity and depression. But they are prone to abuse as they are highly addictive and induce euphoric effects. Therefore, it is often necessary to test for these compounds in both forensic and clinical toxicology, either to aid medical treatment or to ascertain if a crime has been committed.

Toxicological studies aim to understand drug metabolism and potential interactions with other prescribed or illicit drugs. Reference standards are essential in these analyses to correctly identify and quantify the amphetamine present in samples, so that the correct recommendations on usage are given, or so appropriate steps can be taken in response to misuse.

We offer a wide range of amphetamine reference materials for popularly prescribed and abused drugs, such as methamphetamine (colloquially referred to as “meth” or “crystal”), MDMA, methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, and their associated metabolites.