Interesting Facts About Amphetamines

Rachel Ross, a Live Science Contributor, explains more about what amphetamines are and how and why they are used. They are basically central nervous system (CNS) stimulants that are called psycho-stimulants. They are used often in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD or ADHD), narcolepsy, Parkinson’s disease and obesity, according to the Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) at the University of Maryland. They also have a high potential for abuse and are classified as Schedule II drugs by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

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