Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Dextroamphetamine and Lisdexamfetamine are widely used for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). These two drugs are first-line drugs for children, adolescents and adults. Antidepressant<unk>  has been used in the past to treat anhedonia, a major phenomenon of depression. The use of<unk>  as an antidepressant was no longer common after the production of the more effective tricyclic antidepressants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI).<unk>  were established as a detriment to public health. Appetite suppressant A study conducted by the pharmaceutical company Smith, Kline & French (SKF) in 1947 showed that<unk>  can affect the brain center for appetite and help to reduce weight. In the late 1960s, weight reduction was the most common indication for<unk> . Nowadays, to suppress appetite, the combination of fenfluramine and phentermine is still used. Treatment for narcolepsy<unk> s can be used in the treatment of narcolepsy, a rare neurological disorder where the brain is unable to regulate the sleep-wake mechanism.<unk> s causes an increase in dopamine release, which is the proposed mechanism for its wake-promoting effect.<unk>  such as detroamphetamine are used in the treatment of narcolepsy when another CNS<unk> , modafinil is not effective. Cognitive performance Early users of<unk> s may report that their cognitive performance and working abilities are improved . Low-to-moderate doses of<unk>  improves psychomotor output without significantly affecting memory, verbal task performance and intelligence measures.<unk>  may boost the school performance of some students through emotional mechanisms that increase their confidence. However,<unk> s is not prescribed for this use legally. Abuse<unk>  is frequently used for pleasure and abused because of the addictive properties. The definition of<unk>  abuse is ‘‘a maladaptive pattern of substance use manifested by recurrent and significant adverse consequences related to the repeated use of substances’’. While dependence refers to the use of<unk>  ‘accompanied by evidence of tolerance, withdrawal, or compulsive behaviour”. Abuse of<unk>  is a threat to global public health. The United Nations World Drug Report states that about 0.3-1.3% of the global population has<unk>  abuse problems, where methamphetamine accounts for 71% of global<unk>  seizures.
Amphetamine type stimulant
Atypical antidepressant
Antipsychotic ester
Substituted amphetamine
Heterocyclic antidepressant
Synthetic cannabinoids
Tetracyclic antidepressant
Tricyclic antidepressant