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Amphetamines and Methamphetamine
  • Authored by: Christine Adamec; Consulting Editor: David J. Triggle, Ph.D.
  • From the Series: Understanding Drugs
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  • ISBN-10: 1438138202
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-4381-3820-6
  • Status: In Stock
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  • Imprint: Chelsea House
  • Published: 07/01/2011
  • Dewey Number: 362
  • Reading Level: Grades 9 and up
  • Pages: 108

Summary

The abuse of amphetamines is a serious problem in the United States among all age groups, from adolescents to those ages 40 and older, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Methamphetamine, a form of amphetamine, is about twice as addictive as other amphetamines, making it a particularly worrisome drug. Amphetamines and Methamphetamine provides important information on the nature and chemistry of these drugs, their effects, abuse, addiction, and addiction treatment.

Chapters include:

  • Overview
  • Historical Overview
  • How Amphetamines Work in the Body
  • Amphetamine and Methamphetamine Abuse and Addiction
  • Addiction Treatment and Recovery
  • Amphetamines and the Law.

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