Subsequently, amphetamines became prominent as an appetite suppressant and as a drug to ward off sleepiness. During World War II, amphetamines were used as a means of delaying the onset of fatigue and increasing alertness in soldiers. Trade names for amphetamines are Benzedrine, Dexedrene and Methedrine these drugs have familiarly been referred to as "bennies" or "black beauties."Īmphetamines were synthesized in 1887 and were initially commercially available for over-the-counter use as a nasal decongestant. They are controlled substances commonly called "uppers" and induce false feelings of power, strength, self-assertion and enhanced motivation. "Amphetamines belong to a class of drugs called sympathomimetic amines or stimulants that cause the release of excitatory neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, to stimulate thecentral nervous system (CNS)," says Wadler. He joined us to address the issue of amphetmaine use and sports performance. Gary Wadler, a New York University School of Medicine professor and lead author of the book "Drugs and the Athlete", has also won the International Olympic Committee President's Prize for his work in the area of performance-enhancing drugs in competitive sports. SPECIAL - Drugs and Sports: AmphetaminesĮditor's note: This is the fourth of an eight-week series of articles examining the effects of commonly abused substances on athletic performance and overall health.
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