Originally published: 2006; originally published in paperback 2008

Includes bibliographical references and index

"In this book, a leading authority on psychoactive drugs explores the uses and abuses of amphetamines. Starting with a look at the origins of amphetamines, their use in wartime, their use by poets, musicians - even a President of the US, it presents a fascinating and accessible account of amphetamine use. It examines the evidence for the claims that drugs like ecstasy kill, and considers the widespread use of amphetamines for ADHD - presenting a thorough account based on science and fact, rather than dogma."--Jacket

What are amphetamines and how do they work in the brain? -- Medical uses of amphetamines -- Amphetamines as performance enhancers -- Illicit amphetamine use around the world -- Amphetamine psychosis : how research on amphetamines provided new insights into the brain mechanisms underlying schizophrenia -- How dangerous are the amphetamines? -- Ecstasy -- The future with amphetamines

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