Speed, Ecstasy, Ritalin: The Science of Amphetamines

by Leslie L. Iversen

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198530900
• ISBN13: 9780198530909
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 9.1"