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Willie Mays, Amphetamines, and Caffeine: Say Hey, Leave the Kid AloneOne of the greatest players of all time, Willie Mays, had a liquid form of an amphetamine in his locker during his days with New York's most beloved team, the New York Mets.- Taking Amphetamines for ADHD May Increase the Risk of Parkinson's DiseaseAmphetamines have a variety of side-effects, and new research shows a new one. A recent study showed that taking amphetamines can increase the risk of Parkinson's disease. Find out why.
- Cosmetic Neurology: Nootropics and Cognitive Enhancers Boost Brain Power and Productivity. Are They Really Safe?Cosmetic Neurology is a new type of personal medicine. It aims to bring better mental performance through the use of cognitive enhancers, memory enhancers, and nootropics. These cognition enhancing smart drugs are the future but are they really safe?
- Drug Types and Their EffectsThis article will discuss the effects of amphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy) and nicotine.
- D-Amphetamine: Short-term Medication for NarcolepsyNarcolepsy refers to an unpredictable and uncontrollable desire to sleep. Treatment of this condition consists of the short-term use of certain drugs, such as D-Amphetamine, that must be carefully supervised by a physician.
- The Relationship Between Hallucinogens, Substance Abuse and Mental DiseaseVarious drugs of abuse are discussed including pain killers. My view is that an internal hallucinogen causes schizophrenia.
- ADHD Management: Dopamine, Insulin and Amphetamine-Based TreatmentAmphetamine based treatment for ADHD may be successful due to the implications in regulating insulin and dopamine activity.
- Why "Amphetamines" was Not Worthy of a Top Story Designation by Associated ContentSome people are miffed with AC for articles being declined or decreased offers for accepted content or sporadic Page View updates. My pet peeve is promoting questionable content with the top story designation. Here I examine AC's latest blunder.
Amphetamines: The True Culprit in BaseballHome runs are showing a big dropoff this year from last year and team ERAs have improved as well. Why the sudden changes? The ban on amphetamines, or "greenies" explains it all. Perhaps steroids were only a small part of the problem...- Meth, Cocaine Abuse Increase Risk of StrokeA new study indicates that the abuse of stimulant drugs such as cocaine and amphetamines may increase the risk of stroke.
- A Guide to ADHD MedicationsADHD medications are over prescribed and abused by many. This guide gives a description and suggested ways of safe use for those who choose to abuse.
Does Dexadrine Help with Depression?Dexadrine and other amphetamines once were prescribed for depression. But it is highly unusual for it to be used today, except in short-term cases.- New Meth-amphetamine Recipe Hits the StreetsThe Meth epidemic is a plague as people can cook up the "poor man's crack" with house hold cleaners and over the counter drugs. The wake of destruction left behind is alarming!
- Mephedrone Though Legal in Most Countries Linked to Serious Adverse EffectsEven though little is known about toxicity and pharmacology of mephedrone and the full effects of its use, the drug has been linked to serious adverse effects, even deaths, in Great Britain, prompting the Government to ban it.
- Does Dexedrine Work for Depression?Dexedrine is a drug that is really used in the treatment of ADHD in people. It is an addictive drug with many side effects.
- Cubicle Weight Loss StrategiesAdding to the conundrum of daily office life is the battle of the bulge. These coworkers devise several plans to be weight loss success stories.
- Drug Abuse: A Curse or Worse?The problem of substance abuse is a crisis both in the US and worldwide. It contributes to another crisis, which is that of homelessness. A plan is presented to alleviate this.
- Confessions of a JunkieInteraction with people while someone is high on drugs.
- Boys Beating Up on Their MomsThe boys who beat up their mothers reflect a very alarming trend in Domestic Violence.
- "Youth"poem about teens
- Drug AbuseThe problem of drug abuse is very serious worldwide. One drug called "Ecstasy" is misnamed. It should be called "Hell". It was invented by Alexander Shulgin.