Posted by Cam W. on April 23, 2000, at 22:54:34
In reply to What are problems with ephedra/ephedrine?, posted by KimK on April 23, 2000, at 0:54:00
Kim - Ephedrine is what you start with to make methadrine (speed).[On a wall in Haight-Ashbury in the 1960s - "Speed Kills"]Ephedra, which converts to ephedrine (I think) in the body is the active ingredient in Herbal Ecstacy (Ma Huang). There have been reports of drug-induced psychoses from Ma Huang. I read a paper last week - "Psychiatric Complications of Ma Huang" and it contained a couple of case studies. Ma Huang has caused psychosis in some military personnel (don't know if it just affects the American military).
I did download this study from the web, but since I have downloaded and printed over 200 articles in the last month, I cannot remember where I got it. I will try to remember to look it up at work tomarrow.
There have also been reports of heart attacks from overdoses and overstimulation when used at raves or to enhance endurance in athletics.
I think I'll stick to my 25¢ cup of coffee to get me going in the morning (or if I am feeling particularily stupid, I'll stop at Starbucks for a $4.00 cup).
- Cam W.
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