Amphetamines are part of a class of drugs called stimulants that affect the central nervous system. It is also known as 1-methyl-2-phenethylamine, 1-phenyl-2-aminopropane, and Benzedrine. It is made up of a 50/50 mixture of the l and d isomers. The l isomer affects the body, and the d isomer affects the brain. It boils at 200ºC and is soluble in alcohol and ether, slightly soluble in water. It was first created in Germany in 1887. In the 1930s and 40s amphetamine was used in the treatment
The medical use of amphetamines was common in the 1950/60's when they were used to help cure depression and to help the user lose weight. An amphetamine is a drug that is a stimulant to the central nervous system. Amphetamines are colorless and may be inhaled, injected, or swallowed. Amphetamines are also used non-medically to avoid sleep, improve athletic performance, or to counter the effects of depressant drugs. Amphetamines are addictive. Because of this, when the user discontinues use or reduces
I learned quite a bit about amphetamines in my forensics class, but the topic interested me so much I decided I wanted to look a bit further into it. I wanted to know things like why people feel a need to take them knowing they have severe side effects, some of which might even be long term. I was interested in finding how these people get a hold of them, how they’re made, what they’re used for, the side effects they bring upon use, what treatments are used for these symptoms, and what these people
name for Benzedrine. This pill is was an amphetamine. Amphetamines stimulate the bodies “fight or flight” mechanisms by activating the sympathetic nervous system and the central nervous system. Increasing the release of adrenaline and other stress hormones (Kapadia, 2012). These miracle pills were first distributed to American soldiers and pilots in WWII to combat fatigue, maintain alertness and boost morale (Kondrotas, 2006). After ingesting an amphetamine, the user will experience an increase in
productivity in work or school, but this was not always the case. Amphetamine (Adderall’s main ingredient) dates back to 1930’s when it was initially introduced as a treatment for depression. During World War II, both Allied and Axis troops experimented with Amphetamine on their troops, claiming the drug increased soldiers’ awareness in battle and minimalized their fear of death. Throughout
roots with drugs. There are always two sides to every story, and I will show that the use of amphetamines is both recreational and instrumental, and using it prescribed, recreationally or instrumental can have less desired effects according to research. Everyone has a choice when it comes to drugs in the United States and we must choose wisely. This is how I see it. Amphetamines, Recreational or Instrumental Drugs have been a part of society since time began, although the
It is classified as an amphetamine, which help the body’s system speed up (Drug Fact Sheet). These can look like a pill, or powder, as can cocaine and meth. They are abused by being taken in both ways, and cause the same effect as cocaine, a slower but more focused mind. Amphetamines can increase blood pressure and cause loss of appetite and exhaustion. People that want to stop Adderall cannot because
Adderall is a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which work on the central nervous system as stimulants. A stimulant is a drug that produces a temporary increase of function activity by affecting the chemicals in the brain. There are 4 salts the combine to for the active ingredients, dextroamphetamine saccharate, dextroamphetamine sulfate, amphetamine aspartate monohydrate, and amphetamine. Inactive ingredients are also present, but they do not play a role in Adderall’s function
postsecondary education occurs all too often. Many college students around the largest universities of the United States have experienced this feeling of desperation, so naturally they tried to find a solution. The solution falls into the hands of Amphetamine or Dextroamphetamine, known better as Adderall, a staggering amount of the time. Students obtain Adderall illegally, as it is a prescription drug, for the common belief around United States college campuses that it improves students’ focus and attention
stimulant composed of a mixture of amphetamine salts, dextroamphetamine and amphetamine. Amphetamines are thought to block the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine into the presynaptic neuron and increase the release of these monoamines into the extra neuronal space. (Developed, 2010). Amphetamines produce feelings of euphoria, relieve fatigue, improve performance, increase activity, and suppress appetite. Euphoric effects associated with the use of amphetamines, increase potential for abuse
discussing are “severe amphetamine-induced psychotic disorder with onset during intoxication” and “minor amphetamine use disorder in a controlled environment”. The diagnosis of amphetamine use disorder is “in a controlled environment” due to the fact that Sara has been involuntarily institutionalized, and therefore has no further access to the amphetamines her ethically-challenged doctor provided (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Sara can also be diagnosed with “amphetamine intoxication” at multiple
Get high on Life, not on drugs Speed Also known as Amphetamine, Uppers, Ice, Crystal meth, Methamphetamine, Crazy Horse, Wake ups, Bennies, Jollies, and Black Beauties etc. Speed is the street name for the Class B drug amphetamine sulphate and can sometimes be referred to different names for example Amphetamine, Uppers, Ice, Crystal Meth etc. These names can also be used to refer itself to other types of amphetamine. Speed can costs lots of money which can put pressure on families and friends or
commonly prescribe stimulant medications. Improved concentration and decreased hyperactivity are results of this medici... ... middle of paper ... ...Drug Free World. Short-term & Long Term Effects of Stimulants Addiction & Abuse, Cocaine, Amphetamines: Foundation for a Drug Free World. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2014. Symptoms. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d. Web. 17 Mar. 2014. . The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. "Stimulant (drug)
early-'90s, are pa... ... middle of paper ... ..., however, by methamphetamine's nature -- as a refined, concentrated addictive substance -- it only perpetuates the cycle for needing more. There is very little factual information about amphetamines and their dangers available to the lay person. Research on the subject, aside from medical journals, is virtually nill. There is however a great deal of dangerous propaganda -- hear-say, lies, rumors. Misinformation sometimes is more dangerous
Amphetamines are typically used to provide the same effect that pure adrenaline does. The drug is specified for people with attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity as well as narcolepsy, although if you decide to abuse the drug and use it for recreational purposes you may start to feel paranoia and nervousness. Using amphetamines can also put a strain on the circulatory system by causing the user's blood pressure to increase suddenly. (Amphetamine) Long term psychological effects of the drug
to and end by all means. On the streets, it is referred to as "x," "wigg," or even "candy." Ecstasy in its purest white crystal form is known as MDMA or methylenedioxymethamphetamine. It is a synthetic, psychoactive, mind-altering drug with amphetamine-like and hallucinogenic properties. Its chemical structure, 3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine, is similar to two other synthetic drugs, MDA and methamphetamine, which are known to cause brain damage. Ecstasy stimulates the release of the neurotransmitter
Ecstasy (MDMA) acts both as a supplement and as a hallucinogenic because its molecular structure is similar to that of both amphetamines and LSD. Similar to amphetamines, ecstasy causes the release of the neurotransmitter called serotonin. It then blocks the synaptic terminal that released it which also blocks reuptake of serotonin. Lastly, ecstasy uses up the amount of serotonin in the brain and it takes a few hours for the synaptic terminal to reuptake the serotonin again. Ecstasy also augments
Ecstasy is chemically known as MDMA or Methyline Dioxymethamphetamine (WWW1). Similar to other amphetamine derivatives, Ecstasy is a stimulant to the central nervous system. Ecstasy was first synthesized in 1914 in Germany and was distributed as an alternative to the appetite suppressant, MDA (WWW2). As people became more knowledgeable about the euphoric effects of this drug, the demand for it became larger and larger. In the 1960's, Ecstasy was characterized as the "love drug". It was also used
Study Drugs: A Student's New Best Friend? Many people who want to lose weight wish there was a “magic pill” that would eliminate the process of dieting and exercising. Those looking for fun, have the “love pill” commonly known as ecstasy. In an age where everything comes to us so easily, where feelings don’t have to be felt but chemically induced instead, one might address a common problem college students face hoping to find a simple solution. Stuck in the library with a term paper due the
for a variety of reasons. Some attempt to cover up the presence of other drug abuse but most abuse drugs because they will enhance their performance. The most common abused drugs in professional basketball are: anabolic steroids, marijuana, and amphetamines. Each drug has its own effect on performance, and disciplinary actions. When an athlete uses anabolic steroids, they usually feel that they will give them a competitive advantage over their opponents. If you think that only football players, weightlifters