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Amphetamine Abuse, Dependence and Withdrawal

Amphetamine-related presentations represent a significant burden on emergency departments accounting for over 1% of emergency department presentations.  Most of these presentations relate to medical, social and psychiatric sequelae of acute amphetamine intoxication.

References

  • Romanelli F, Smith KM.  Clinical effects and management of amphetamines.  Pharmacotherapy 2006; 26(8):1148-1156.
  • Shoptaw SJ, Kao U, Heinzerling K et al.  Treatment for amphetamine withdrawal.  Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009; 2:C0003021.
  • Srisurapanont M, Jarusuraisin N, Krittirattanapaiboon P.  Treatment for amphetamine dependence and abuse. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2001; 4:C0003022.

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