The Amphetamine Debate
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-7864-5873-8 (ISBN)
This book covers both sides of the debate over amphetamine prescription and use. It discusses the history of amphetamine and related stimulants; ADHD and the use of Ritalin and Adderall to treat it; related neuroenhancers; methamphetamine from Desoxyn to crystal meth; the nature of addiction and side effects; sociological effects of amphetamine compounds; and expert opinions for and against amphetamine use.
Elaine A. Moore has worked in hospital laboratories for more than 30 years, primarily in immunohematology and toxicology. She is a freelance medical writer and laboratory consultant.
Acknowledgments viii
Foreword by K. Scott Pacer, M.D. 1
Introduction 5
1: History of Amphetamine and Related Psychostimulants 9
2: Medical and Other Effects of Amphetamine Compounds 34
3: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 52
4: Ritalin, Adderall, and Other Treatments for ADHD 80
5: Amphetamines as Cognitive and Performance Enhancers 108
6: Methamphetamine—From Pervitin to Desoxyn to Crystal Meth 131
7: Amphetamines and Drug Dependence 149
8: Short and Long Term Adverse Effects of Psychostimulants 170
9: The Neuroscience Revolution: What Comes Next? 189
Resources 211
Glossary 215
Bibliography 221
Index 233
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 30.11.2010 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 14 photographs, resources |
| Verlagsort | Jefferson, NC |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Gewicht | 320 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Suchtkrankheiten |
| Sozialwissenschaften | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7864-5873-9 / 0786458739 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7864-5873-8 / 9780786458738 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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