title: 'Uppers' keep going up.
abstract: Amphetamine-type stimulants are the second most widely used drugs in the world. Overprescription results in diversion for recreational use and the development of dependence. The internet plays a significant role in global misuse of amphetamine-type stimulants, permitting uncontrolled dispensing by online pharmacies and providing information on techniques for illicit manufacture.
authors: Hamid
authors: H
authors: Ghodse
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019969:Amphetamine-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D000662:Amphetamines / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D002648:Child; D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008875:Middle Aged; D010594:Pharmacies / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence
chemical_list: D000662:Amphetamines; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants