Amphetamine

Amphetamines have long-term consequences on individuals and these consequences have been directed toward the understanding of the mechanisms that contribute to the neurotoxicity of the amphetamines. There are three acute events, such as an increase in extracellular GLU, hyperthermia, and an increase in extracellular and intracellular dopamine. The toxicity of amphetamines contains oxidative stress to dopamine and serotonin terminals. Toxicity is highly variable due to the amphetamine drug dose (Moore

The medical use of amphetamines was common in the 1950/60's when they were used to help cure depression and to help the user lose weight. An amphetamine is a drug that is a stimulant to the central nervous system. Amphetamines are colorless and may be inhaled, injected, or swallowed. Amphetamines are also used non-medically to avoid sleep, improve athletic performance, or to counter the effects of depressant drugs. Amphetamines are addictive. Because of this, when the user discontinues use or reduces

Amphetamines for Kids ADD/ADHD is a disease that affects many children in the U.S. Most who are diagnosed with the disease take prescription amphetamines (Hitt). The name amphetamine can be very intimidating, as it is normally associated with the extremely addictive, and illegal drug, methamphetamine. Many parents are worried about their children taking these drugs and how they will be affected (Boorady). Scientists and doctors are currently conducting research on the long term and short term side

Adderall’s are a form of amphetamine. They are used only in a few countries, which include the United States and Canada, to mainly treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Narcolepsy and Depression. Adderall’s are accessible in two different forms: instant release and extended release, Adderall IR and Adderall XR, respectively. The difference between the two is how the actual pill is made, the extended release one is made of plastic which extends the process in which the Adderall treats

Cocaine and amphetamines are highly addictive and dangerous drugs that have affected our society today. There have been various forms of cocaine and amphetamines that have become popular and abusive throughout the United States. The forms of cocaine are: powder and crack, and these two forms are seen as highly dangerous to the individuals that abuse it. Also, there are several types of amphetamines which have been noted to be just as addictive and dangerous as cocaine. In this paper I will briefly

view many times throughout history. Today, we are facing a war on drugs, drug cartels, drug abuse, prison overcrowding and many others. All these have roots with drugs. There are always two sides to every story, and I will show that the use of amphetamines is both recreational and instrumental, and using it prescribed, recreationally or instrumental can have less desired effects according to research. Everyone has a choice when it comes to drugs in the

Amphetamine Use and Abuse PSY370 | Introduction to Addiction and Addictive Behavior Trevor Endre May 9, 2018 Argosy university Amphetamines are a class II stimulant, this means that they have a high potential for abuse and have limited medical uses. “Amphetamine was first marketed in the 1930s as Benzedrine® in an over-the-counter inhaler to treat nasal congestion.” (DEA) By 1937 amphetamines were available in tablet form, and were used to treat ADHD, and Narcolepsy. Over the years

student closely observed the symptoms of his brother who had been diagnosed with ADHD. Upon describing these same symptoms to his doctor, the healthy student received a prescription for Adderall (Talbot 2). Drugs such as Adderall and Ritalin are amphetamines which the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Amphetamines are stimulants that dramatically affect the central nervous system. They have a common medical use and are present in medications that treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obesity, and narcolepsy. Due to its stimulative properties, an amphetamine drug can reduce the adverse symptoms of these health disorders. What’s the Danger of Amphetamines? The amphetamine drug is still dangerous despite its medical properties. Like many other prescription medications, an amphetamine

nervous system, amphetamines are prevalently used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. ADHD is a psychiatric disorder “characterized by hyperactivity, irritability, mood instability, attention difficulties, lack of organization and impulsive behaviors” (medicalnewstoday.com), while narcolepsy is a neurological disorder causing “excessive daytime sleepiness and irresistible sleep episodes” (medicalnewstoday.com). To a lesser extent, amphetamines are also used