| − | '''Amphetamine''' is a [[stimulant]] that causes agitation, an increase in energy and activity, hyper-responsiveness to environmental stimuli, [[euphoria]], and a number of [[physiological]] signs of hyperactivation. | + | '''Amphetamine''' is a [[stimulant]] that an increase in energy and activity, hyper-responsiveness to environmental stimuli, [[euphoria]], and a number of [[physiological]] signs of hyperactivation. The D-stereoisomer of Amphetamine (dextroamphentamine) |
| − | | + | is conventionally found in medications that are used to treat diseases such as [[attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder]] (ADHD), [[Narcolepsy]], and [[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome]]. The pharmacological mechanism of action is increasing the synaptic levels of [[biogenic amine]] neurotransmitters such as [[Norepinephrine]], [[Dopamine]], and [[Serotonin]]. |