Amphetamine - Wikipedia Amphetamine[note 2] is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity; it is also used to treat binge eating disorder in the form of its inactive prodrug lisdexamfetamine
What Are Amphetamines? Uses, Side Effects Types Amphetamines are stimulant drugs that make your central nervous system more active They treat many conditions, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity
List of Amphetamine Drugs There is a wide variety of legal amphetamines produced under various name brands in the United States The following is a list of the most common legal drugs containing amphetamines and amphetamine compounds that are prescribed for medicinal treatment purposes:
Amphetamine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects Warnings - Drugs. com Amphetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) The Evekeo brand of amphetamine is used to treat ADHD and also narcolepsy Evekeo is sometimes used to treat obesity in people who have not lost weight with diets or other treatments
Drug Fact Sheet: Amphetamines - DEA. gov Over the years, the use and abuse of clandestinely produced amphetamines have spread Today, clandestine laboratory production of amphetamines has mushroomed, and the abuse of the drug has increased dramatically
Amphetamines - Alcohol and Drug Foundation Explore how amphetamines speed up brain-body communication as powerful stimulants Learn about their various forms, effects, risks, and signs of dependence
Amphetamines: Types, effects, addiction, and treatment - Recovered Amphetamines are a drug class belonging to central nervous system (CNS) stimulants and have both illicit and legal variations, both of which are regularly abused Here we look at the types of amphetamines, their effects, potential for addiction, and treatment options
Amphetamines: a current epidemic - PMC Amphetamines have a nearly identical structural makeup to methamphetamine and differ only by a single methylation These stimulants are commonly prescribed to treat conditions such as obesity, ADHD, narcolepsy, and binge-eating disorder
Amphetamines: Uses, Side Effects, and Addiction Treatment It also describes the effects of amphetamines, including overdose and withdrawal symptoms, and how to get help if you or someone you love is struggling with amphetamine addiction
Amphetamine Addiction: Signs, Effects, Treatment | DrugAbuse. com Amphetamines are prescription medications or illegal substances that are also known as stimulants, as they speed up your metabolism and increase your alertness When legally prescribed, they are typically used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy