Cashs daughter to headline Johnny Cash festival Aug 13, 2008
Johnny Cashs life was filled with struggles with alcohol and amphetamine abuse, straining his relationships with family and friends. He eventually contained his addiction but never forgot how it hurt people close to him. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Amphetamine Abuse Tied to Heart Attack at Young Age Jun 25, 2008
Cases of heart attack in young people have been linked to amphetamine abuse before, but the current study appears to be the first large- scale look at the epidemiology of the problem ... The researchers found that patients with a diagnosis of amphetamine abuse or dependence were at increased risk of suffering a heart attack ... "Hopefully, we can decrease the number of people who suffer heart attacks as the result of amphetamine abuse.". (MEDLINEplus)
Amphetamine Abuse Linked To Heart Attacks In Young Adults Jun 6, 2008
In the study, available online in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, researchers examined data from more than 3 million people between 18 and 44 years old hospitalized from 2000 through 2003 in Texas and found a relationship between a diagnosis of amphetamine abuse and heart attack. Individual case reports have suggested a link between heart attack and amphetamine abuse, but this is believed to be the first epidemiological study of a large group of people on the issue, said Dr. Arthur... (Science Daily)
Paranoia, violence and death: a mounting toll Jul 9, 2007
Chronic amphetamine abuse led to paranoid thinking and carrying a weapon. 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Stroke a Risk for Cocaine, Amphetamine Users Apr 4, 2007
In the year 2003, amphetamine abuse was associated with a five-fold greater risk of "bleeding in the brain" stroke -- called hemorrhagic stroke -- but not ischemic stroke -- the kind caused by a blockage ... "The public health implications of these findings are heightened by growing news accounts suggesting a recent increase in methamphetamine abuse, particularly in the southwestern, western, and Midwestern states," write Westover and colleagues ... "This concern," they add, "was supported by... (MEDLINEplus)
Amphetamine, Cocaine Usage Increase Risk Of Stroke Among Young Adults Apr 3, 2007
Increasing rates of amphetamine and cocaine usage by young adults significantly boost their risk of stroke, with amphetamine abuse associated with the greatest risk, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center report. Dr. Arthur Westover led a study that found elevated rates in young adults of amphetamine and cocaine usage significantly boost their risk of stroke, with amphetamine abuse associated with the greatest risk. (Science Daily)
Cocaine, amphetamine abuse linked to strokes Apr 3, 2007
CHICAGO, Illinois (Reuters) -- Cocaine and amphetamine abusers increase their risk of suffering strokes, a study of Texas hospital patients showed on Monday ... Study author Arthur Westover of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas said amphetamine abuse also was associated with a higher risk of death in hemorrhagic strokes ... The rate amphetamine abusers were suffering strokes was increasing faster than the rate of strokes among abusers of any other drug, said the study... (CNN -- Health)
Ice abuse leads to rise in psychotic episodes Apr 2, 2007
Though there is a well-established link between cannabis abuse and mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, the study showed that amphetamine abuse was now responsible for at least 55 per cent of acute mental illness related to drugs. "We found relatively stable numbers for cannabis-induced psychosis," the study said. (The Age)
Vyvanse Approved for ADHD Feb 28, 2007
The most-often cited concerns are amphetamine abuse and heart attack. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
FDA approves ADHD drug Vyvanse Feb 25, 2007
The label of Adderall XR bears a warning because of safety concerns related to amphetamine abuse as well as the risk of sudden death in patients with heart defects. FDA approval of Vyvanse came the same week that the agency asked all manufacturers of ADHD drugs to warn patients and their parents of mental and heart problems associated with use of the medicines. (CNN -- Health)
Selig cleaning up his image Feb 10, 2007
Before steroids, there was cocaine abuse, alcohol abuse, amphetamine abuse _ and you know what. Popular commissioners such as Peter Ueberroth and the late Bart Giamatti never tested players for any of it, even though past stars such as Tim Raines used to slide headfirst into second base to avoid shattering coke vials. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Cardiovascular Safety Warning Added for Stimulants for ADHD Aug 24, 2006
The sentence referred to risk caused by amphetamine abuse and is the standard black box language for other amphetamine labels, the FDA spokesperson said. Adderall (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine), another popular ADHD drug, already carries that language in its black box warning. (MedPage Today)
New Heart Warning for Some ADHD Drugs Aug 23, 2006
Since Adderall and Dexedrine are amphetamines, they already had a black box warning about amphetamine abuse. That black box warning for the two drugs now includes the following sentence: "Misuse of amphetamines may cause sudden death and serious cardiovascular events." Notice of the warning for Dexedrine appeared on the FDA's site yesterday. (WebMD)
Commonwealth wants tougher cannabis laws May 15, 2006
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. May 15, 2006 - 5:59PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hopkins-led clinical study shows brain's reaction to 'uppers' determined by gender Apr 11, 2006
Discovery could lead to more effective treatments for amphetamine abuse and brain disease ... This in turn could help researchers and clinicians treat people with amphetamine abuse issues. (EurekAlert!)
