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amphetamines  

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  • Amphetamines (and amphetamine-like substances) are also known as analeptics, sympathomimetics, and psychostimulants. Amphetamine salts, including dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), methamphetamine (Desoxyn), lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), dextroamphetamine mixed-salts (Adderall), and methylphenidate (Ritalin) are commonly prescribed (and abused) medications. [Source: Encyclopedia of Drug Policy; Amphetamines]

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