Amfetamin er et sentralstimulerende middel som påvirker hjerneaktiviteten ved å øke nivåene av nevrotransmittere som dopamin og noradrenalin. Det brukes ofte til å behandle tilstander som Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) og narkolepsi, og bidrar til å forbedre fokus, oppmerksomhet og årvåkenhet. Selv om det også finnes i noen slankemedisiner, medfører amfetamin en risiko for misbruk og avhengighet.
Testing for amphetamine is beneficial for individuals suspected of abusing the drug, particularly those showing signs of addiction or adverse effects. It’s also relevant for workplace drug testing, legal cases, and in clinical settings where patients are prescribed amphetamine for medical conditions like ADHD, to ensure proper usage.
Amphetamine can stay in the body for varying durations depending on several factors like dosage, frequency of use, metabolism, and overall health. Generally, it can be detected in urine for 1-3 days after use, in blood for up to 12 hours, in saliva for 1-3 days, and in hair for up to 90 days.
For most accurate results, GetTested’s amphetamine test should ideally be taken within 1-3 days after the last use.