The Amphetamine Debate

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. For more information, visit her website at www.elaine-moore.com. She lives in Sedalia, Colorado.

Elaine A. Moore

Foreword by K. Scott Pacer, M.D.

Format: softcover (6 x 9)
Pages: 248
Bibliographic Info: 14 photos, resources, glossary, bibliography, index
Copyright Date: 2011
pISBN: 978-0-7864-5873-8
eISBN: 978-0-7864-8012-8
Imprint: McFarland
Series: McFarland Health Topics

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

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