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Author Iversen, Leslie L.

Title Speed, ecstasy, ritalin : the science of amphetamines / Leslie Iversen.

Publication Info. Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  616.864 I94S    Check Shelf
Description 222 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [179]-208) and indexes.
Contents Acknowledgement -- 1. Introduction -- 2. What are amphetamines and how do they work in the brain? -- 3. Medical uses of amphetamines -- 4. Amphetamines as performance enhancers -- 5. Illicit amphetamine use around the world -- 6. Amphetamine psychosis : how research on amphetamines provided new insights into the brain mechanisms underlying schizophrenia -- 7. How dangerous are the amphetamines? -- 8. Ecstasy -- 9. The future with amphetamines -- References -- Author index -- Subject index.
Subject Amphetamines.
Amphetamine abuse.
Amphetamines -- pharmacology.
Amphetamine-Related Disorders.
Amphetamines -- therapeutic use.
Added Title Science of amphetamines
ISBN 0198530897 hardback alkaline paper
9780198530893 hardback alkaline paper
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