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>Amphetamines and methamphetamine are closely related.

So are ethanol (vodka) and methanol (poisonous fuel). The difference is exactly the same - one methyl group (CH3).

If you think that it's a small difference, try drinking methanol instead of alcohol, and see for yourself.

(Or, rather, not see for yourself, given the side effects of methanol poisoning).

Prolonged use of amphetamines can lead to addiction, psychosis, cardiovascular problems, and other serious health issues.

This is the bottom line. It’s a drug, it’s not good for you. That euphoria is not treatment, your being drugged. Only addicts defend long term use

Would you say that amputees are addicted to using a chair? Or do you think that would be a bigoted thing to say?

A chair doesn't drug you and put you into psychosis. Not even the good kind of drug either.