Speed, Ecstasy, Ritalin by Leslie Iversen

Speed, Ecstasy, Ritalin by Leslie Iversen

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.

..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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ISBN 13	9780198530909
ISBN 10	0198530900
Title	Speed, Ecstasy, Ritalin
Author	Leslie Iversen
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	2008-01-10
Number of pages	232
Prizes	Winner of Commended in the Popular Science category - BMA Medical Book Awards 2007.
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