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Informationen zum Autor 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. For more information, visit her website at www.elaine-moore.com . She lives in Sedalia, Colorado. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung Covers both sides of the debate over amphetamine prescription and use. The book discusses the history of amphetamine and related stimulants; ADHD and the use of Ritalin and Adderall to treat it; related neuroenhancers; methamphetamines; the nature of addiction; sociological effects of amphetamine compounds; and opinions on amphetamine use. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of ContentsAcknowledgments viiiForeword by K. Scott Pacer, M.D. Introduction 1: History of Amphetamine and Related Psychostimulants 2: Medical and Other Effects of Amphetamine Compounds 3: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 4: Ritalin, Adderall, and Other Treatments for ADHD 5: Amphetamines as Cognitive and Performance Enhancers 6: Methamphetamine-From Pervitin to Desoxyn to Crystal Meth 7: Amphetamines and Drug Dependence 8: Short and Long Term Adverse Effects of Psychostimulants 9: The Neuroscience Revolution: What Comes Next? Resources Glossary Bibliography Index
