Dextroamphetamine

Amphetamines, a group of synthetic psychoactive drugs commonly called psychostimulants or central nervous system stimulants, were first synthesized by L. Edeleano, a German chemist in 1887 (Amphetamine). This group of drugs includes amphetamine, dextroamphetamine and methamphetamine. The racemic α-methylphenethylamine, a version of amphetamine, was later discovered in 1910 by Dale and Barger (Heal). This version was synthesized in 1927 by G. A. Alles while trying to find an alternative for ephedrine

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

Methamphetamine (C10H15N), also known colloquially as Meth, along with other names, has recently been talked about a lot of popularized by the television show, Breaking Bad. It has a molecular weight of 149.2328 (The PubChem Project (NCBI), n.d.). Methamphetamine is found as white, solid odorless crystals. It is used to stimulate the central nervous system, like caffeine (The PubChem Project (NCBI), n.d.). It mimics a different drug, however, called Dexamfetamine, which is used for treating ADHD

Can’t Hold Them Down for Long What is good parenting? It can mean many things to different people. Most parents struggle daily wondering if they are good parents. But one thing that many parents do is hold their children back. Sometimes parents may constrict their children either to keep them safe. Other times they may be trying to keep them from becoming someone that the parents don’t want them to become. As children grow up they want to become their own person. They want to live their life the

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most frequently diagnosed neuro-developmental disorder [1] The percentage of children between the ages of 4 and 17 years, diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has consistently risen from 7.8% in 2003 to 9.5% in 2007. As of 2011 11.0% (6.4 million) have been diagnosed with ADHD. When comparing 2003 to 2011 data this indicates that the proportion of children having a history of (ADHD) increased by 42% in less than a decade

their ADHD. It does not cure it. Some of the most common ADHD medications are Ritalin, Vyvanse, and Adderall. Ritalin contains methylphenidate hydrochloride, Vyvanse contains lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, and Adderall contains amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. All of these medications are central nervous system stimulants. Some consider people with ADHD stupid and lazy. This is very untrue. Some of the most brilliant figures in history had ADHD, like Mozart, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, and

ADHD, Whether or Not to Medicate a Child Samantha Edmondson COM/155 September 21, 2014 Laura L. Griepp ADHD, Whether or Not to Medicate a Child With the diagnosis of ADHD in children becoming such a controversial subject because of the medications that doctors prescribe; parents have difficult decisions to make. My son, T.J., has had ADHD since he was five years old, and has had many trials and tribulations with the medication that his doctor placed him on to help with the issues that come

Amphetamine Amphetamines (AMP) are β-phenylethylamine class stimulants prescribed to patients with ADHD and narcolepsy. The approved dose for ADHD is 2.5mg/day for children aged 3-6 and 5-40mg/day for school-aged children. AMP actively exists in both dextro and levo isomers, however after many studies it was concluded the dextro isomer was dominant for use, even in racemic mixtures due to its central and less peripheral action. The therapeutic effects begin 45-60 minutes post oral administration

The Narcoleptic Gymnast Ethical Dilemma(s) This case poses two ethical dilemmas, the use of dextroamphetamine and discrimination. Cindy, the gymnast in the case has narcolepsy, a disease which causes her to fall asleep. In order for Cindy to function normally, she has to take the stimulant dextroamphetamine which is a banned medication because it is considered to be a possible Performance Enhancement Substance (PES). Additionally, there is a concern that if Cindy is not allowed to participate while

The first kind of Adderall is Adderall IR ( immediate release) which is a single entry amphetamine product that combines the neutral sulfate salts of dextroamphetamine and amphetamines. The other kind of Adderall is Adderall Xr ( extended release). Adderall is a capsule that contains two types of drug containing beads that is designed to give a double-pulsed entry of amphetamines. The double pulse drag out