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Product Description Much of recent amphetamine research has focused on action mechanisms which may represent a liability for abuse. The research further points to apparent psychopathological disorders induced or precipitated by such abuse. Understanding action mechanisms may aid investigations into the pathophysiology and treatment of these disorders. The overviews contained in this book, which cover myriad aspects of the chemistry, pharmacology, behavior, and toxicology of amphetamineand its analogs, can assist researchers by summarizing past findings and indicating new directions of study. Key Features * Presents advances in action mechanisms, toxicity, and psychopharmacology of amphetamine and its analogs * Examines amphetamine abuse in the United States and Japan * Reviews literature from the mid-1970s to the present Review "This publication provides clinical toxicologists, pharmacologists and psychiatrists an excellent background on the very broad subject of amphetamines." --VETERINARY HUMAN TOXICOLOGY