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NYU Press On Speed: From Benzedrine to Adderall by NYU Press

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Explore the complex history of amphetamines with On Speed: From Benzedrine to Adderall. Published by NYU Press, this extensively researched book tracks the rise, fall, and resurgence of uppers in American life. From their origins as marketed antidepressants in the 1930s to modern-day usage, the text examines the various names these substances have held, including crank, dexies, and crystal. This account provides a detailed look at how pharmaceutical marketing influences medicine and how our scientific understanding of the human brain has evolved alongside these substances. It is a deep dive into the cultural and medical impact of stimulants throughout history.

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This book by NYU Press provides an extensively researched account of the history of amphetamines in America.

The text tracks the evolution of stimulants from their 1930s marketing as antidepressants to their modern resurgence.

Readers can learn about the various street names used for uppers, including Benzedrine, Dexies, and Adderall.

The content discusses the influence of pharmaceutical marketing on the field of medicine.

The book examines the evolving scientific understanding of how the human brain responds to these substances.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 March 2008
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26 November 2007

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