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'''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.
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'''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)
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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]].
 
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Revision as of 01:10, September 12, 2007

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.

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Abnormal Psychology, Rosenhan & Seligman, 1984