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Moore, Elaine A., 1948-

Title The amphetamine debate : the use of Adderall, Ritalin, and related drugs for behavior modification, neuroenhancement and anti-aging purposes / Elaine A. Moore ; foreword by K. Scott Pacer.

Publication Info.	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2011]
	©2011

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Location	Call No.	Status
University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Internet	WORLD WIDE WEB E-BOOK EBSCOEBC	Downloadable
University of Saint Joseph patrons, please click here to access this EBSCOhost resource

Description	1 online resource (viii, 240 pages) : illustrations.
Series	McFarland health topics ; [10]
	McFarland health topics ; 10.
Bibliography	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents	History of amphetamine and related psychostimulants -- Medical and other effects of amphetamine compounds -- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- Ritalin, Adderall, and other treatments for ADHD -- Amphetamines as cognitive and performance enhancers -- Methamphetamine-from pervitin to desoxyn to crystal meth -- Amphetamines and drug dependence -- Short and long term adverse effects of psychostimulants -- The neuroscience revolution : what comes next?
Summary	"This book covers both sides of Adderall prescription and use. It discusses the history of amphetamine and related stimulants; ADHD and the use of Ritalin and Adderall to treat it; related neuroenhancers; methamphetamine from Desoxyn to crystal meth; the nature of addiction and side effects; sociological effects of amphetamine compounds; and expert opinions for and against Adderall use"--Provided by publisher.
Note	Description based on print version record.
	GMD: electronic resource.
Subject	Amphetamines.
	Methylphenidate.
	Central nervous system stimulants.
	Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Chemotherapy.
	Amphetamines -- therapeutic use.
	Amphetamine-Related Disorders -- psychology.
	Amphetamines -- adverse effects.
	Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity -- drug therapy.
	Methylphenidate -- therapeutic use.
Other Form:	Print version: Moore, Elaine A., 1948- Amphetamine debate. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2011 9780786458738 (DLC) 2010038425 (OCoLC)635492289

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