Speed, Ecstasy, Ritalin

The Science of Amphetamines

Leslie Iversen (Department of Pharmacology, University of Oxford, UK)

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Oxford University Press
01 January 2008

Drug-induced states; Medicine; Psychopharmacology; Psychiatry; Neurosciences

Amphetamines have had a relatively short, though chequered history. From their use in wartime, their abuse by the beat generation, up to the popularity of Ecstasy in the late 20th century, many have found amphetamines an enjoyable, though unpredictable, stimulant. More than that though, amphetamine-based treatments have been found to have beneficial effects for those suffering from attention deficit disorders, and are now widely prescribed in the US and elsewhere as a treatment for children and adults. What is the truth behind these medical claims? What are the real effects of stimulants like Ecstasy? Just how harmful are amphetamines?

In this book, a leading authority on psychoactive drugs explores the uses and abuses of amphetamines. Starting with a look at the origins of amphetamines, their use in wartime, their use by poets, musicians - even a President of the US, it presents a fascinating and accessible account of amphetamine use. It examines the evidence for the claims that drugs like Ecstasy kill, and considers the widespread use of amphetamines for ADHD, presenting a thorough account based on science and fact, rather than dogma.

By: Leslie Iversen (Department of Pharmacology University of Oxford UK)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 361g
ISBN: 9780198530909
ISBN 10: 0198530900
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 01 January 2008
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Speed, Ecstasy, Ritalin: The Science of Amphetamines

...a thoughtful adn thorough review of amphetamines from both the historical perspective of their use in society and from a more scientific view of their effects, uses (past, present, future), and dangers...well written, informative,a nd will be useful for a wide variety of readers. * Michael Easton, MD, Rush University Medical Center *