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History of Amphetamines
Ever since the 1920's, amphetamines have been a mainstay in drug culture, particularly in America. Author and History Professor Dr. Nicolas Rasmussen takes you on a historical journey through the many lives of Speed. From the German blitzkrieg and kamikaze fighter pilots of WWII to the streets of San Francisco, right up to the heavily prescribed medical use for depression, weight loss and ADHD. You might be surprised to find out how much amphetamines are still being used, despite their inherent dangers.

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Nicolas Rasmussen
Dr. Nicolas Rasmussen-Professor of History and Philosophy
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How Amphetamines Got Started 
  1. Dr. Nicolas Rasmussen
  2. What is 'amphetamine'? 
  3. How was amphetamine invented? 
  4. How did Gordon Alles introduce amphetamines to the world? 
  5. How was amphetamine introduced to the world medical market? 
  6. Which diseases were first treated with amphetamines in 1937? 
  7. What was the American Medical Association approval process for drugs in 1937? 
Amphetamines At War 
  1. Dr. Nicolas Rasmussen
  2. How did amphetamine become methamphetamine? 
  3. How was the German Blitzkrieg influenced by amphetamines during World War II? 
  4. Why did the German army cut back on amphetamine use? 
  5. How did the Allied forces use amphetamines during World War II? 
  6. During WWII, what did researches discover when comparing amphetamines to caffeine? 
  7. Durring WWII, who was using the most amphetamine? 
  8. What was the official reason for the US military to issue amphetamines to pilots during WWII? 
  9. How can I find more information on the military's use of amphetamine? 
Amphetamines In America 
  1. Dr. Nicolas Rasmussen
  2. How were amphetamines marketed to the general public after WWII? 
  3. How did amphetamines become a popular weight loss drug? 
  4. Why was weight loss considered a psychiatric disorder to be treated with amphetamines? 
  5. How quickly did amphetamine use increase after the 1940's? 
  6. What is the difference between amphetamine and methamphetamine? 
  7. What is 'amphetamine psychosis'? 
  8. What was amphetamine consumption like from 1950 to the early 1960's? 
  9. Why did doctors keep prescribing amphetamines in the 1960's after the dangers were exposed? 
  10. Who was 'Dr Feelgood'? 
American Amphetamine Addiction 
  1. Dr. Nicolas Rasmussen
  2. During the mid-1960's, how prevelant were amphetamines in the average American life? 
  3. What role did amphetamines play in hippie culture during the 60's? 
  4. How did the movement against methamphetamines come about in the 1960s? 
  5. How did America's amphetamine problem become a political issue? 
  6. How did pharmaceutical companies react to the drug regulations of 1970? 
  7. What is the amphetamine addiction situation in the US today? 
  8. Is there a relationship between Attention Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder and amphetamine abuse? 

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