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Amphetamine type stimulants can be used in the treatment of narcolepsy, a rare neurological disorder where the brain is unable to regulate the sleep-wake mechanism. [17] Amphetamines causes an increase in dopamine release, which is the proposed mechanism for its wake-promoting effect. [18]
Treatment for amphetamines is growing at extremely high rates around the world. [15] Psychostimulants that increase dopamine and mimic the effects of substituted amphetamines, but with lower abuse liability, could theoretically be used as replacement therapy in amphetamine dependence. [8]
MDA is a substituted methylenedioxylated phenethylamine and amphetamine derivative. In relation to other phenethylamines and amphetamines, it is the 3,4-methylenedioxy, α-methyl derivative of β-phenylethylamine, the 3,4-methylenedioxy derivative of amphetamine, and the N-desmethyl derivative of MDMA.
Methamphetamine is excreted by the kidneys, with the rate of excretion into the urine heavily influenced by urinary pH. [25] [144] When taken orally, 30–54% of the dose is excreted in urine as methamphetamine and 10–23% as amphetamine. [144] Following IV doses, about 45% is excreted as methamphetamine and 7% as amphetamine. [144]
The term PnP is commonly used by gay men [94] [failed verification] and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in North America, while chemsex is more associated with the gay scene in Europe. [95] The drug of choice is typically methamphetamine , known as tina or T, [ 96 ] but other drugs are also used, such as mephedrone , GHB , GBL [ 97 ] and ...
Methamphetamine is often used recreationally for its effects as a potent aphrodisiac, euphoriant, and stimulant. [11] It has been further described that "an entire subculture known as party and play is based around methamphetamine use." [11] Gay men belonging to this subculture will typically meet up through internet dating sites to have sex. [11]
Some side effects of Adderall, like the amplification of anxiety and depression, could contribute to ED issues for some people. ED medications, like Viagra and Cialis, can increase blood flow to ...
Amphetamine is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the phenethylamine class that is approved for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. [83] Amphetamine is also used off-label as a performance and cognitive enhancer, and recreationally as an aphrodisiac and euphoriant.