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Amphetamine

Amphetamine

(Science: drug) drug of abuse that acts by increasing extraneuronal dopamine in midbrain. Thought to displace dopamine in synaptic vesicles, leading to increased synaptic levels. A central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression.A drug that stimulates the central nervous system, and can both physically and psychologically addictive when overused. This drug is abused recreationally.


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Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain

... word. I tend to drink a lot of water - 6-8 liters a day. This is even greater at times when I have done lots of exercise. I also take Adderall (amphetamine salts) for adult ADD - which tends to dehydrate me somewhat and make that water intake amount necessary. I'll wake up with only a slightly ...

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by jonquiljo
Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:36 am
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Stomach bloating and weight gain
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chemistry D-amphetamines

hello is D-amphetamine???? does it refer to drugs which have similar psychoactive properties as amphetamines? thanks.

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by michyd
Sat May 16, 2009 2:14 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: chemistry D-amphetamines
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The Fiber Disease

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by Skytroll
Wed Jul 12, 2006 6:01 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
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all 'bout Immunology or Immunobiology

[quote="Dr.Stein"] But, my doctor once made a mistake on giving me the dose. I gor over-dosed on amphetamine grrr :twisted: and I need to do rehabilitation or detoxication for a while :twisted: :twisted: [quote] Really? I think that's awful.... :( .You are seeing another ...

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by iri_black
Sat Sep 03, 2005 8:55 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: all 'bout Immunology or Immunobiology
Replies: 25
Views: 10501

all 'bout Immunology or Immunobiology

Yeah, that's true. It is normal that we use morphine, codeine, amphetamine and all kinda things in medical purpose. They are analgesia or transquilizers or things we need to anethetize patients. Of course we calculate the dose very well not to result in ...

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by Dr.Stein
Sat Sep 03, 2005 8:35 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: all 'bout Immunology or Immunobiology
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