The amphetamine debate : the use of Adderall, Ritalin, and related drugs for behavior modification, neuroenhancement, and anti-aging purposes

The amphetamine debate the use of Adderall, Ritalin, and related drugs for behavior modification, neuroenhancement, and anti-aging purposes

History of amphetamine and related psychostimulants -- Medical and other effects of amphetamine compounds -- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- Ritalin, Adderall, and other treatments for ADHD -- Amphetamines as cognitive and performance enhancers -- Methamphetamine-from pervitin to...

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1. Verfasser: Moore, Elaine A. (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:eng
Veröffentlicht: Jefferson, N.C u.a. McFarland & Co. 2011
Schriftenreihe:McFarland health topics
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Amphetamines > Methylphenidate > Central nervous system stimulants > Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder > Chemotherapy > therapeutic use > Amphetamine-Related Disorders > psychology > adverse effects > Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity > drug therapy > Amphetamine
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Zusammenfassung:History of amphetamine and related psychostimulants -- Medical and other effects of amphetamine compounds -- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- Ritalin, Adderall, and other treatments for ADHD -- Amphetamines as cognitive and performance enhancers -- Methamphetamine-from pervitin to desoxyn to crystal meth -- Amphetamines and drug dependence -- Short and long term adverse effects of psychostimulants -- The neuroscience revolution : what comes next?.
"This book covers both sides of Adderall 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 Adderall use"--Provided by publisher
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:VIII, 240 S.
Ill.
ISBN:9780786458738
978-0-7864-5873-8