report using MDMA as part of a multiple-drug experience that includes marijuana‚ cocaine‚ methamphetamine‚ ketamine‚ sildenafil (Viagra)‚ and other legal and illegal substances. MDMA has the full chemical name of ’3‚4 Methylene-dioxy-N-methyl amphetamine ’ or ’Methylenedioxymethamphetamine ’. The 3‚4 indicates the way in which the components of the molecule are joined together‚ as it is possible to produce an isomer‚ which has all the same components but is joined differently. Although it is derived
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Should Stimulant Medications be used to treat our Children? What is Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? With no cure for ADHD‚ stimulant medication should be considered for the overall management of the disruptive symptoms associated with the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common mental health problem in children. Children with ADHD often have problems with attention span‚ hyperactivity
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methylenedioxymethamphetamine. The amount of MDMA (Extacy) needed to get "high" is close to the toxic dose. Extacy is similar to methamphetamine and MDA‚ which is another designer drug‚ in its chemistry‚ therefore it may have similar affects to other amphetamines. Extacy acts as a stimulant to the central nervous system. Extacy can be found in a capsule
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Study Drugs Study drugs are prescription pills like Adderall and Ritalin primarily used by students to enhance their performance and capability. They are being commonly used by college students‚ and they give rise to a variety of issues and concerns. The pills are highly popular throughout the country and are a solution to many college problems from the students’ point of view. Since the disadvantages of study drugs overweigh its advantages‚ they should not be used by college students because
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References: (2011). amphetamine and dextroamphetamine‚ adderall. Retrieved from http://www.medicinenet.com/amphetamine_and_dextroamphetamine/article.htm Elimination diet and food challenge test for diagnosing allergies. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/allergies/allergies-elimination-diet
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ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological brain disorder that manifests as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity. ADHD is broken down into three subtypes: predominantly inattentive ADHD‚ predominantly hyperactive-impulsive ADHD‚ and combined type ADHD. ADHD begins in childhood‚ and has only recently been understood‚ can persist into adulthood as well. While some children outgrow ADHD‚ about 50% to 60% continue to have symptoms into adulthood.
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This case study will discuss Amphetamine use and misuse in the community setting‚ the impact of the substance use and misuse on contemporary paramedic practice and provide a guideline for the patients using this substance and the community in dealing with this issue. | Contents Introduction 3 Body 3 Amphetamines 3 Case Analysis 4 Case Remedies 5 Conclusion 6 References 8 Introduction There is lot of expanded scope roles in the field of medical‚ nursing and paramedical which is
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As well as the always delightful heart palpitations‚ blushing‚ and butterflies‚ noradrenaline gives us the drive to enjoy life. When it comes to love‚ we each produce our own hit of speed to get things going - phenylethylamine (PEA)‚ a kind of amphetamine that releases a flood of dopamine and noradrenaline and all that goes with them. As well as in the minds of the love sick‚ PEA is found in chocolates‚ but in levels so small they probably don’t explain our addiction to the stuff. It’s also a close
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Crystal Meth It is sometimes called speed‚ uppers‚ crank‚ chalk‚ ice‚ glass‚ copilots and Christmas tree‚ however it’s most commonly known name is crystal meth‚ scientifically known as methamphetamine or methyl amphetamine. One of the earliest uses of crystal meth was during World War II when the German military introduced it under the name Pervitin. It was given to elite forces‚ tank crews‚ and aircraft personnel in doses of chocolate‚ gaining the name copilots. In 1983‚ laws were passed prohibiting
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Class | Drug Name | Form | Duration | Common Side Effects | Amphetamine Stimulants | Adderall | Short-acting | 4-6 hours | Some loss of appetite‚ weight loss‚ sleep problems‚ irritability‚ tics. Short-acting medicines require frequent dosing. | | Dexedrine | Short-acting | 4-6 hours | | | Dextrostat | Short-acting | 4-6 hours | | | Dexedrine Spansule | Long-acting | 6-8 hours | Some loss of appetite‚ weight loss‚ sleep problems‚ irritability‚ tics. Long-acting medicines are convenient but
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