CFS/ME and Stimulants Oct 6, 2009
Amphetamine (Adderall) and its derivatives dexamphetamine or dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) and lisdexamphetamine (Vyvanse) are also used in ADHD treatment. A very small placebo-controlled study found dexamphetamine useful for the majority of CFS/ME patients ... Interestingly many stimulants (like amphetamines and methylphenidate) also have pain-relieving properties and they tend to boost opiate analgesia while reducing the sedation caused by opiates. (Suite101.com)
Increase In 'Academic Doping' Could Spark Routine Urine Tests For Exam Students Oct 2, 2009
Nootropics were designed to help people with cognitive problems, such as dementia and attention deficit disorder, but students with a looming deadline have several options: modafinil (Provigil), methylphenidate (Ritalin), and amphetamine (Dexedrine). The non-medical use of methylphenidate and amphetamine is as high as 25% on some US college campuses, particularly in colleges with more competitive admission criteria, says Mr Cakic. (Science Daily)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Sep 30, 2009
The two men, surnamed Lai () and Chen (), were found with 11kg of amphetamine and 26kg of ketamine. The ruling stated that in February, the two men acquired large amounts of the prohibited drugs from dealers and rented an apartment to store their stash. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Pair of Rockies prospects suspended for drugs Sep 23, 2009
TwoRockies minor leaguers suspended for positive amphetamine test - MLB - SI.com ... NEW YORK (AP) -- A pair of minor leaguers, first baseman Brent Bowman and outfielder Shane Lowe, have each been suspended for 50 games following positive tests for amphetamines. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
GMA EXCLUSIVE: Vindicated Coach 'No Winner' Sep 23, 2009
The defense said the boy's death was not Stinson's fault, saying instead that the amphetamine Adderall, the medication that Gilpin was taking to battle attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, caused him to overheat and the workout supplement Creatine also played a role. Gilpin's body temperature reached 107 degrees. (ABC News)
Police log: Week of Sept. 17 Sep 18, 2009
B. Cocaine; prescription opiates such as OxyContin/Oxycodone; LSD; ecstasy; amphetamine; and methamphetamine. C. Prescription tranquilizers; mescaline; psilocybin/mushrooms; peyote; and some medium doses of prescription drugs. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Jury acquits high school coach on all charges in death of player Sep 18, 2009
They said more likely causes were Gilpin's prescription for Adderall, an amphetamine used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and his use of creatine, a supplement intended to build muscle mass, as well as a possible viral illness he suffered that day. Despite Stinson's acquittal, the trial probably still will have repercussions in the coaching community. (USA Today -- Sports)
West End Man Faces 25 Felony Charges Sep 17, 2009
He is alleged to have obtained the controlled substances oxycodone, oxycontin, alprazolam and amphetamine salt (Adderall), according to the release. Brown was released on a $10,000 unsecured bond. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Deficits In Brain's Reward System Observed In ADHD Patients; Low Levels Of Dopamine Markers May Underlie Symptoms Sep 11, 2009
10, 2009) A brain-imaging study conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory provides the first definitive evidence that patients suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have lower-than-normal levels of certain proteins essential for experiencing reward and motivation. "These deficits in the brain's reward system may help explain clinical symptoms of ADHD, including inattention and reduced motivation, as well as the propensity for... (Science Daily)
Coach to Cite ADD Drug in Student Death Sep 11, 2009
(CBS) A source has told CBS News that the defense team for a former football coach charged in the death of one of his players is planning to claim the amphetamine medication Adderall, prescribed for the player's attention deficit disorder, could be to blame for his death. Lawyers for Coach Jason Stinson, CBS News confirmed, plan to use the expert testimony of a former Kentucky medical examiner who will say Adderall is the likely cause of death. (CBS News)
Small town, big problem: 17 young people dead from overdoses in a few years Sep 10, 2009
Kids with learning disabilities are often given Adderall, which is often kept in the home s medicine cabinet, Delano explains, adding that the substance an amphetamine is used to help kids with diagnosed ADHD focus on their work. But with the drugs in medicine cabinets, often accessible to young people, and a market of people out there willing to buy it, schools can quickly become a flea market for the substance. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Flat fire leads to huge drug haul Sep 10, 2009
Officers searched the premises under warrant and discovered drugs, believed to be amphetamine, which are worth an estimated 1. 8m on the streets. (BBC News -- UK)
Drug case numbers increase in 2008 Sep 4, 2009
Controlled substances seized or recovered in 2008 were: amphetamine and/or methamphetamine ... In 2007, the task force seized: amphetamine and/or methamphetamine ... We are still checking pseudo(ephedrine) logs (pharmacies in Iowa write down the date of purchase and identification information about people who buy medication containing pseudoephedrine) and are still tracking people who were on methamphetamine. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Ky. judge tosses evidence ex-coach's trial Sep 1, 2009
Smock said the amphetamine Adderall, which is prescribed to people with attention deficit disorder, likely contributed to Gilpin's death, not dehydration as prosecutors have claimed. "Max died of heat stroke, but he did not die of dehydration," Smock said. (FindLaw News)
How long does it take for a once-addicted brain to heal? Aug 26, 2009
We don't know as much about heroin as other drugs, but studies from these other drugs of abuse (mostly cocaine and amphetamine) suggest that drugs of abuse can rob the brain of its ability to feel pleasure for long periods after use of the drug has stopped. Drugs also appear capable of shrinking brain areas that are essential for wise decision-making and being able to withstand momentary urges -- which might help explain why so many people relapse. (CNN -- Health)
Abuse of ADHD Drugs on the Rise Aug 26, 2009
The drugs most often prescribed are mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall) and methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta), according to the study. The study also reports that next to marijuana, prescription medications are the most common drugs that teenagers use to get high. (MEDLINEplus)
How well do you know pharmaceuticals? Aug 14, 2009
a. It was effective b. It was safe c. It was not called amphetamine d. It made teachers happy. 9. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Transactions Aug 13, 2009
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Despite the risks, Reds' Arroyo takes unapproved supplements Aug 13, 2009
He says that to gain an edge he also took amphetamines for nearly nine years from 1998 to 2006 and that, as a minor leaguer in 1999, he was stopped by customs agents in Canada while trying to cross the border with such pills ... He took amphetamines without thinking twice, but until 2006 they were not banned ... Arroyo was introduced to amphetamines in 1998 by teammates in the organization, he says, adding he'd still be taking them if they weren't banned in baseball. (USA Today -- Sports)
Grand jury hears from ex-gym owner, Grimsley Aug 12, 2009
According to Novitzky's affidavit, Grimsley said he had been referred to an amphetamine source by McNamee. The New York Daily News reported that Clemens' son Koby, a minor league player who has not been linked to performance-enhancing drugs, had been seen training with Blair. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Grimsley appears in front of Clemens grand jury Aug 12, 2009
According to Novitzky's affidavit, Grimsley said he had been referred to an amphetamine source by former strength coach Brian McNamee. McNamee has told federal investigators and Congress that he injected Clemens more than a dozen times with steroids and HGH from 1998-01. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Drug testing kit for kids 'ruins trust' Aug 9, 2009
Parents who buy the $65 kit can collect a lock of their child's hair and send it to the US to be analysed for drugs including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, amphetamine and methamphetamine. The results, claimed to be 99. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Police arrest two women for drug possession Aug 8, 2009
In a separate case, police arrested a 48-year-old Farmington woman on Wednesday after she reportedly presented a falsified doctor s prescription for amphetamines to a Farmington pharmacy ... The police report shows the woman had altered the prescription to obtain Phentermine (Adipex), an amphetamine ... She was taken into custody and booked on counts of fraudulently attempting to obtain a controlled substance and possession of amphetamines (illegal). (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
AFL player's cousin faces drugs charges Aug 7, 2009
Knight's charges include trafficking a commercial quantity of amphetamine and trafficking a commercial quantity of ecstasy ... Perry's charges include trafficking a commercial quantity of methylamphetamine in Victoria between April and June this year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Pair Of Nationals Minor Leaguers Suspended Aug 7, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- Outfielder Edgardo Baez and shortstop Ofilio Castro of the Washington Nationals' Double-A team at Harrisburg of the Eastern League have been suspended for 50 games each under baseball's minor league drug program after testing positive for an amphetamine. The suspensions began Thursday, the commissioner's office said. (W-USA News, DC)
5 Unhealthy College Habits to Avoid This Fall Aug 5, 2009
Some students are also turning to Adderall, a prescription amphetamine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, to help them amp up their concentration levels. I know many people who used Adderall pre-finals to stay awake in order to finish assignments, said Jordan Coughenour, 19, of American University in Washington, D.C. It seemed to work for them, getting the job done, but I have heard stories about people crashing or falling into deliriums in classes the following days. (Fox News)
Mexican police arrest 34 drug cartel suspects Aug 5, 2009
One of the two, Miguel Angel Beraza Villa, known as "La Troca," was responsible for delivering crystal amphetamine to the United States, federal police official Ramon Eduardo Peque;o Garcia said at the nationally televised presentation. Troca is the Spanglish word for truck. (CNN -- World)
Prescription-Related Accusations Could Cost Connecticut Psychiatrist His License To Practice Aug 3, 2009
State regulators allege that one of Coric's patients went to 13 different pharmacies for her drugs, prescriptions for amphetamines that put her on "substantially" more than the recommended dose ... Coric prescribed her an anti-anxiety drug and amphetamines, and another doctor prescribed her , state records show ... On six different days, Coric prescribed S.D. two amphetamine prescriptions at the same time, which directed her to take between 60 and 120 mg a day of Adderall or amphetamine salts... (FOX61, CT)
Many guns start legal, but find their way into the arsenals of criminals Aug 2, 2009
Authorities say many thieves in the Northern San Joaquin Valley steal to feed their meth- amphetamine addiction, and stealing guns is just another way to get that fix. "They might go to a drug dealer and trade it for some dope," said Stanislaus County Undersheriff William Heyne. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Melbourne raids net huge drug haul: police Aug 1, 2009
Police said they seized $500,000 worth of drugs including large quantities of cocaine, ecstasy, amphetamine and more than 80 litres of liquid GHB, along with more than $35,000 in cash, a quantity of steroids, a stun gun and a telescopic baton ... An Eltham woman, 27, has been charged with a range of offences including trafficking cocaine, possession of cocaine and amphetamines, and possession of the proceeds of crime. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Drug-proof Zebrafish Reveal Secrets Of Addiction Aug 1, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 31, 2009) The effects of amphetamines on gene expression in zebrafish have been uncovered ... From these, they bred a line that did not respond to amphetamine administration (despite the presence of the drug in the fish's brain) but that appeared to be normal in all other ways ... As amphetamine is experienced as pleasurable, amphetamine response was determined by measuring whether fish chose to move to a half of the tank where the drug had been given out. (Science Daily)
Hecker pleads guilty to careless driving Jul 25, 2009
A toxicology report later found various drugs in his system, including morphine, amphetamine and Xanax. No alcohol was detected. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Do ADHD Drugs Take a Toll on the Brain? Jul 23, 2009
The majority of patients take methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta), whereas most of the rest are prescribed an amphetamine such as Adderall ... In 2008 two new stimulants Vyvanse (amphetamine) and Concerta received U.S. Food and Drug Administration -indications for treating adults, and pharmaceutical firms are pushing awareness of the adult forms of the disorder ... As a result of these developments, prescriptions for methylphenidate and amphetamine rose by almost 12 percent a year between 2000... (Scientific American)
6 minor league players suspended for drugs Jul 18, 2009
Milwaukee pitcher Cody Adams of Class A Wisconsin was suspended for taking an amphetamine. The 22-year-old righty, a second-round draft pick in 2008, was 3-6 with a 5. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Party Drug Ecstasy Spikes In El Paso Jul 13, 2009
I could get it in like five minutes," Paul said.The drug, known for the euphoria it gives users, is dangerous, according to health data.The amphetamine MDMA, the chief ingredient in Ecstasy, can cause brain damage and organ failure due to one's body overheating.And its not just MDMA in the pills."They're all laced with something else. I mean, you're never going find something that is pure MDMA ever, Paul said. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Big-league outing by Ponson lifts Omaha past N.O. Jul 12, 2009
Ponson was banned from international competition for two years after testing positive for phentermine, which is similar to an amphetamine. The news of the test surfaced June 26, and Ponson responded by saying his doctor issued the drug for weight loss. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Paging Dr. Feelgood Jul 8, 2009
One might flatteringly consider him a father of the field of stem cell research: His famous "miracle tissue regenerator" injection contained, among other tidbits, as well as amphetamines and pain meds, which left recipients feeling dandy. Despite his extremely happy clientele and fine work ethic (he, too, was said to be a heavy amphetamine user), he eventually lost his license for his shenanigans ... OTOH, being an MD whose living is giving a healthy young athlete or rock star painkillers,... (Slate)
Inbox: Explaining defensive miscues Jul 7, 2009
Lest we forget, John Milner, Mays' teammate 000001BE with the Mets in the 1970s, testified in court in 1985 that Mays kept a bottle of red juice, a liquid amphetamine, in his locker. If you don't appreciate the strain of playing nine innings six or seven days a week and taking ground balls and batting practice before each game and an absurdly draining travel schedule, nothing I write here will convince you. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Book Reviews Jul 5, 2009
Featuring excellent detail and documentation, this book provides a shocking overview of the amphetamine trade in Myanmar. For countries and organizations pouring financial assistance into the country, it is certainly worth a close read, raising hard questions about whether the current international push for change in Myanmar can succeed as long as the ruling regime benefits from the drug trade. (Asia Times Online)
MLB Notebook: Royals pitcher banned from international competition Jun 27, 2009
The International Baseball Federation said yesterday that Ponson tested positive for Phentermine, a weight-loss drug that is similar in chemical structure to an amphetamine. Ponson pitched well for the Netherlands in March in the WBC and later signed a minor league contract with Kansas City. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MLB: K.C.'s Ponson positive for stimulant at WBC Jun 27, 2009
The International Baseball Federation said Friday that Ponson tested positive for Phentermine, a weight-loss drug that is similar in chemical structure to an amphetamine. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cops among 70 who tested positive for drugs in club raid Jun 26, 2009
Out of the 306 club patrons screened, 70 tested positive for ketamine, methamphetamine and amphetamine. All those who tested positive for drugs were detained at Sentul police headquarters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
America's Medicated Army Jun 23, 2009
During World War II, the Nazis fueled their blitzkrieg into France and Poland with the help of an amphetamine known as Pervitin. The U.S. Army also used amphetamines during the Vietnam War. (Time.com)
Health Tip: Some Medications Can Help Trigger Heat-Related Illness Jun 19, 2009
Amphetamine diet pills. Irritable bowel and irritable bladder medicines. (MEDLINEplus)
Study links some ADHD meds to rare deaths Jun 16, 2009
A similar drug, Adderall, is composed of mixed amphetamine salts and was not included in the study results because it was first approved in 1996. However, the Food and Drug Administration in 2006 asked the manufacturers of stimulants, including Adderall, to add a warning to their label saying the medications should not be used in children with structural heart abnormalities or other heart problems. (CNN -- Health)
Burress' case adjourned until late September Jun 16, 2009
Patrick tested positive for the drug Adderall, an amphetamine. Broncos. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Drugs destroyed to mark Humen Opium Destruction Jun 4, 2009
A majority of the banned substances destroyed included heroin, methamphetamine (ice), cocaine and marijuana ... "Most people think synthetic drugs are not addictive and it is cool to use them. "Synthetic drugs are more psychologically addictive than physically and carry the potential to damage a nervous system irreversibly," he said. People who use an Amphetamine drug called "head-shaking pills" go on spinning their heads for hours and are totally exhausted afterwards. And people who use ice'... (Xinhuanet, China)
FDA approves labeling change for VYVANSE CII to efficacy at 13 hours postdose in children with ADHD Jun 2, 2009
VYVANSE is a therapeutically inactive prodrug, in which d-amphetamine is covalently bonded to l-lysine, and after oral ingestion it is converted to pharmacologically active d-amphetamine. The conversion of VYVANSE to d-amphetamine is not affected by gastrointestinal pH and is unlikely to be affected by alterations in GI transit times ... Abuse of amphetamines may lead to dependence. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
555-Pound Teen, Mother Located In Md. May 23, 2009
Synthesizing methamphetamine from methylformamide and phenylpropanone produces a racemic mixture of d- and l- methamphetamine. d-methamphetamine is the illegal stimulant drug that gives you a buzz ... l-methamphetamine, in the absence of the d-form, is a nasal decongestant and is a component of legal, over-the counter products such as a Vick`s inhaler. (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
Acting Their Age May 16, 2009
With not only steroid testing but also amphetamine testing in place, clubs no longer can count on players extending their prime years through their mid- and late-30s. The Astros are in trouble because they counted on way too many old players. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Grandma Faulted In Baby's Positive Drug Test May 9, 2009
-- A 48-year-old grandmother was arrested Thursday on charges of endangering her 11-month-old granddaughter after the child tested positive for amphetamine, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department said ... When the tests came up positive for amphetamine, deputies went to the hospital for a report ... She who was arrested Thursday after detectives found paraphernalia that tested positive for methamphetamine in her home. (KCRA 3, CA)
More speed, less coke May 7, 2009
Cocaine use drops among US workers, amphetamines up ... Cocaine use drops among US workers, amphetamines up ... Fewer US workers used cocaine or methamphetamine last year than in 2007 and more took amphetamines, according to Quest Diagnostics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
ADD pill popularity could rise May 5, 2009
Experts like Martha J. Farah, director of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford Law School professor Henry Greeley recently argued in the scientific journal Nature that the use of prescription amphetamines, which have been proven to increase focus, should be considered as a reasonable step in cognitive enhancement, not just as a cure for diseases like Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ... Although Deth said a one-time dose of an... (Northeastern News, MA)
Raids uncover 200,000 drugs haul May 3, 2009
Amphetamine, cannabis and 2kg of heroin were among the haul. The men, aged 37, 26 and 21, are in custody and due at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on 5 May. (BBC News -- UK)
Nigeria: Restoring the Good Virtues of Hausa People May 3, 2009
Abuse of drugs like marijuana and stimulants like amphetamine is becoming rampant in our society. These drug- addicted youth are increasingly been recruited by politicians to cause trouble during political campaigns and rallies. (allAfrica.com)
History lessons May 2, 2009
Another project he champions is the problem of methamphetamine abuse ... "Teenage meth amphetamine use decreased by 50%. Adult use by 70% and meth crimes by 63%," he said. (BBC News -- Technology)
Police log: Week of April 16 Apr 16, 2009
B. Cocaine; prescription opiates such as OxyContin/Oxycodone; LSD; ecstasy; amphetamine; and methamphetamine. Loading commenting interface. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Dillon woman pleads not guilty to underwear drug delivery Apr 15, 2009
Lawrie allegedly soon thereafter brought boxer shorts to the jail that had tablets of Adderall, an amphetamine, sewn into the waistband. Sheriff Jay Hansen the next day looked through all of the items Lawrie had brought. (Montana Standard, MT)
Health Risks Of Chinese Slimming Capsules Apr 12, 2009
However, examination of the formulation has shown that it also contains the active substance sibutramine, which resembles amphetamine and which inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain. The sibutramine dose in each capsule corresponded to twice the daily maximum dose of the prescription drug in Germany. (Science Daily)
In for the quick fix Apr 11, 2009
She found a drug that is not blocked by naltrexone - amphetamine - and injected that ... The implant was meant to protect James from needing heroin and from the narcotic's effects, but he died, just 23, with the naltrexone implanted under the skin on his stomach, his body full of heroin, methamphetamine and benzodiazapines. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
• 5th District Court news Apr 11, 2009
William Brandon Harvey, 31, Kimberly; trafficking in methamphetamine or amphetamine; 25,000 bond; private counsel. Ramon Ruiz Carrosco, 50, Twin Falls; domestic battery; May 19 pretrial; private counsel; recognizance release. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Drug raids target bikies as shot man leaves hospital Apr 8, 2009
IN A series of dramatic raids yesterday, heavily armed police arrested six people to break up what they said was a cocaine and amphetamine syndicate linked to the Comanchero and Rebels bikie clubs ... Police also uncovered an amphetamine factory in a Batemans Bay house that was allegedly linked to the Rebels. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bikie gang drug ring smashed in NSW Apr 7, 2009
The raid allegedly uncovered an amphetamine factory and a large amount of drug precursors were found hidden in the garden. The scene has been secured pending analysis by the Police Chemical Operations Team and Hazmat firefighters, police said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Phasic firing of dopamine neurons is key to brain's prediction of rewards Apr 4, 2009
"Our research findings provide a direct functional link between the bursting activity of midbrain dopamine neurons and behavior. The research has significant applications for the improvement of health, because the dopamine neurons we are studying are the same neurons that become inactivated during Parkinson's Disease and with the consumption of psychostimulants such as cocaine and amphetamine," said Paladini, who is also a member of UTSA's Neurosciences Institute. Midbrain dopamine neurons fire... (EurekAlert!)
Yankees move into new Stadium Apr 3, 2009
Sosa was given a 50-game suspension by Major League Baseball in August after testing positive for an amphetamine -- considered a performance-enhancing substance -- while pitching for Triple-A Tacoma in the Seattle Mariners' organization. He signed a minor league deal with the Nationals in December. (News & Observer -- Sports)
