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An Introduction to Amphetamine History

Amphetamine (C6H5CH2CH(CH3)NH2), “A powerful psychostimulant drug (α-methylphenethylamine) that increases wakefulness and decreases fatigue and appetite. Related to drugs such as methamphetamine, dextroamphetamine, and levoamphetamine, which act by increasing levels of noradrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine in the brain, inducing euphoria. Often used as a recreational drug,” (Lackie). Although first integrated in 1887 by chemist, Lazăr Edeleanu at the University of Berlin, medical uses for amphetamine did not evolve until the 1920’s and 1930’s. Amphetamine was used to treat symptoms related to hay fever, colds, and asthma through the use of the Benzedrine Inhaler since it was discovered to expand the …show more content…

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