What is Amphetamine Screening (Blood) test?
Amphetamines are a class of drugs that are prescribed to people with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Parkinson's disease, obesity, depression and narcolepsy (uncontrolled episodes of sleep). They stimulate the central nervous system and improve mental focus. Amphetamines also help you stay awake and alert.
However, due to the high they produce, amphetamines are one of the most abused drugs. Prolonged use of amphetamines can cause violent and unpredictable behaviour and psychosis similar to schizophrenia which is characterised by paranoia, picking at the skin and hallucinations.
An amphetamine screening blood test determines the concentration of amphetamine in a person’s blood. It may be given to check for drug overdose or abuse.