A review of the clinical pharmacology of methamphetamine

CC Cruickshank, KR Dyer - Addiction, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Aims To examine the literature regarding clinical pharmacokinetics, direct effects and
adverse clinical outcomes associated with methamphetamine use. Methods Relevant …

Toxicity of amphetamines: an update

M Carvalho, H Carmo, VM Costa, JP Capela… - Archives of …, 2012 - Springer
Amphetamines represent a class of psychotropic compounds, widely abused for their
stimulant, euphoric, anorectic, and, in some cases, emphathogenic, entactogenic, and …

Major physical and psychological harms of methamphetamine use

S Darke, S Kaye, R McKetin… - Drug and alcohol review, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Issues. The major physical and psychological health effects of methamphetamine use, and
the factors associated with such harms. Approach. Comprehensive review. Key Findings …

Prescription stimulant medication misuse: Where are we and where do we go from here?

LL Weyandt, DR Oster, ME Marraccini… - Experimental and …, 2016 - psycnet.apa.org
Prescription stimulants, including methylphenidate (eg, Ritalin) and amphetamine
compounds (eg, dextroamphetamine; Adderall), have been approved by the US Food and …

Methamphetamine and cardiovascular pathology: a review of the evidence

S Kaye, R McKetin, J Duflou, S Darke - Addiction, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Aims To examine the literature pertaining to the cardiovascular effects of methamphetamine
and discuss the implications for methamphetamine users. Methods Relevant literature was …

The clinical toxicology of metamfetamine

LJ Schep, RJ Slaughter, DMG Beasley - Clinical Toxicology, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction. Metamfetamine is a highly addictive amfetamine analog that acts primarily as a
central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. The escalating abuse of this drug in recent years …

Molecular mechanisms and treatment strategies for methamphetamine‑induced neurodegeneration, inflammation and neurotoxicity

S Omidvari, Z Azimzadeh, F Rashnoo… - Acta neurobiologiae …, 2023 - ane.pl
Methamphetamine (METH) is a highly addictive psychostimulant known for its profound
impact on the nervous system. Chronic METH use leads to neurotoxicity characterized by …

Crystal methamphetamine‐associated cardiomyopathy: tip of the iceberg?

M Wijetunga, T Seto, J Lindsay… - Journal of Toxicology …, 2003 - Taylor & Francis
Background. Crystal methamphetamine has become a drug of widespread use. Previous
reports describe myocardial infarction, pulmonary edema, and aortic dissection related to …

Assessment of stimulant use and cardiovascular event risks among older adults

M Tadrous, A Shakeri, C Chu, J Watt… - JAMA network …, 2021 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Use of stimulants continues to increase among older adults for a variety of
indications. An association between stimulant use and increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) …

Methamphetamine‐related fatalities in Australia: demographics, circumstances, toxicology and major organ pathology

S Kaye, S Darke, J Duflou, R McKetin - Addiction, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Aim To examine the demographic characteristics, circumstances of death, toxicological
results and major organ pathology of methamphetamine‐related deaths in Australia. Design …