Drug Report: Amphetamine

Drug Report: Amphetamine

The chemical compound known as amphetamine belongs to a class of drugs called

psychostimulants. These drugs induce temporary changes in an individual's mental state.

Typically, psychostimulants drugs help to increase one's alertness or act as antidepressants to

bring about a positive mood swing. In regards to amphetamine, its primary function is to

improve focus and attentiveness. Amphetamine based drugs, such as Adderall and Dexedrine,

are often prescribed to treat individuals suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

(ADHD) and narcolepsy. Another drug, Benzedrine, uses a racemic mixture of amphetamines to

stimulate the dilation of nasal and bronchial tubes to help treat people with asthma. However,

Benzedrine can also...