Speed, Ecstasy, Ritalin: The Science of Amphetamines - Couverture rigide

Iversen PhD, Leslie L.

 
9780198530893: Speed, Ecstasy, Ritalin: The Science of Amphetamines
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ISBN 10 : 0198530897 ISBN 13 : 9780198530893
Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2006

Synopsis

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.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Revue de presse

...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)

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0198530897
ISBN 13 
9780198530893
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
232
Coordonnées du fabricant
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9780198530909: Speed, Ecstasy, Ritalin: The Science of Amphetamines

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ISBN 10 :  0198530900 ISBN 13 :  9780198530909
Editeur : Oxford University Press, USA, 2008
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