The amphetamine debate
Subtitle: the use of Adderall, Ritalin, and related drugs for behavior modification, neuroenhancement, and anti-aging purposes
By: Elaine A. Moore ; foreword by K. Scott Pacer
Series: McFarland health topics -- 10; McFarland health topics -- 10.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780786458738
Subjects: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Psychology; Methylphenidate; Central nervous system stimulants; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Drug therapy; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Adverse effects; Chemotherapy; Therapeutic use; Amphetamines
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-231) and index.
Table of contents: title: History of amphetamine and related psychostimulants; title: Medical and other effects of amphetamine compounds; title: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); title: Ritalin, Adderall, and other treatments for ADHD; title: Amphetamines as cognitive and performance enhancers; title: Methamphetamine-from pervitin to desoxyn to crystal meth; title: Amphetamines and drug dependence; title: Short and long term adverse effects of psychostimulants; title: The neuroscience revolution : what comes next?.