10 Most Addictive Drugs In the World

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No. 8 Amphetamines

Dependence Rating: 1.95

Although amphetamines are not as addictive as methamphetamines, these drugs act directly on the neuronal reward system. Drugs like Adderall and Dexedrine can replicate the effect of dopamine naturally produced by the brain, and create a hard to overcome dependence. Moreover, amphetamines produce confidence, euphoria, weight loss and energy, along with feelings of self-accomplishment. Therefore, it is highly addictive, and its withdrawal is very hard, with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and fatigue.

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