- Amphetamine - Wikipedia
Amphetamine[note 2] is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity; it is also used to treat binge eating disorder in the form of its inactive prodrug lisdexamfetamine
- Amphetamine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects Warnings - Drugs. com
Amphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant that affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control Amphetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Amphetamines: Types, effects, addiction, and treatment
Amphetamines are a drug class belonging to central nervous system (CNS) stimulants and have both illicit and legal variations, both of which are regularly abused Here we look at the types of amphetamines, their effects, potential for addiction, and treatment options What are amphetamines?
- Amphetamines - Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Some types of amphetamines, such as dexamphetamine, are prescribed by doctors to treat conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy (a disorder that affects a person’s sleep cycle) 3,4 Other types of amphetamines, such as speed, are produced and sold illegally
- Amphetamine | Definition, Effects, Facts | Britannica
The most commonly used amphetamines are methamphetamine (Methedrine), amphetamine sulfate (Benzedrine), and dextroamphetamine sulfate (Dexedrine) Amphetamines were first used in the 1930s to treat narcolepsy and subsequently became prescribed for obesity and fatigue
- Amphetamines - Special Subjects - Merck Manual Consumer Version
Amphetamines are stimulant drugs that are used to treat certain medical conditions but are also subject to abuse Amphetamines increase alertness, enhance physical performance, and produce euphoria and a sense of well-being Amphetamines suppress appetite and some people misuse amphetamines to lose weight
- Amphetamines | CAMH
Amphetamines were first introduced in the 1930s as a remedy for nasal congestion, and marketed over-the-counter as an inhaler named Benzedrine These drugs were also used medically to treat obesity and depression Different types of amphetamines were available from the 1930s until the 1970s
- Drugs of Abuse: A DEA Resource Guide, 2024 Edition
Amphetamines are stimulants that speed up the body’s system Some are legally prescribed and used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder WHAT IS THEIR ORIGIN? Amphetamines were first marketed in the 1930s as Benzedrine in an over-the-counter inhaler to treat nasal congestion
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