- What Are Amphetamines? Uses, Side Effects Types
You might be hesitant to use one because the word “amphetamine” can carry negative connotations But your healthcare provider is there to guide you and make sure these drugs are safe and effective
- 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?
- Amphetamine Addiction: Uses, Side Effects, and Treatment
Prescription stimulants like Adderall and Dexedrine, along with illicit amphetamines like methamphetamine and ecstasy, are highly addictive and can have a serious impact on a person's life and health
- 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
- Levoamphetamine - Wikipedia
Levoamphetamine[note 1] is a stimulant medication which is used in the treatment of certain medical conditions [10] It was previously marketed by itself under the brand name Cydril, but is now available only in combination with dextroamphetamine in varying ratios under brand names such as Adderall [10][5] The drug is known to increase wakefulness and concentration in association with
- 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
- Substance use - amphetamines: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Amphetamines are drugs They can be legal or illegal They are legal when they are prescribed by a health care provider and used to treat health problems such as obesity, narcolepsy, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Using amphetamines can lead to addiction
- Amphetamine: ADHD Uses, Warnings, Side Effects, Dosage
What is amphetamine, and what is it used for? Amphetamine is a stimulant drug used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, a chronic sleep disorder that causes daytime drowsiness, and for short-term treatment of obesity
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