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1. FP-I3ID, Faculty of Health Sciences, University Fernando Pessoa, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal
2. Associate Laboratory i4HB, Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
3. UCIBIO, Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050‐313 Porto, Portugal
UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal

Pharmacology and Toxicology of Amphetamine Type Stimulants

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Dear Colleagues,

Amphetamine type stimulants are worldwide known drugs abuse. According to the World Drug Report 2021 of the United Nations, in 2019, there were an estimated 27 million past-year users of amphetamines, including amphetamine (AMPH) and methamphetamine (METH), corresponding to 0.5 per cent of the global population aged 15–64. Also, nearly 20 million people globally are estimated to have used “ecstasy” (3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine or MDMA) in the past year, corresponding to 0.4 per cent of the global population aged 15–64. These drugs target the brain to stimulate the release of monoamine neurotransmitters, which promote the central effects quested by drug users. However, these drugs have been associated to neurotoxicity, cardiovascular toxicity, as well as hepatic and renal toxicity, either acutely or chronically. Notwithstanding, amphetamines have been and are still used therapeutically, and nowadays new drug repurposing is being attempted. D-amphetamine (AMPH) and D,L-threo-Methylphenidate (MPH) psychostimulants are first-line pharmacotherapies for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Also, MDMA assisted psychotherapy is being studied for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Herein all aspects of the pharmacology and toxicology of amphetamine type stimulants are considered. This Topic aims to bring together the latest findings in the field of amphetamine type stimulants, from in vitro to pre-clinical studies or even clinical studies to identify novel mechanisms underlying their (neuro)pharmacology and toxicology, but also new targets for new clinical uses.

Prof. Dr. João Paulo Capela
Prof. Dr. Vera Marisa Costa
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Keywords

  • drugs of abuse
  • amphetamine type stimulants (ATS)
  • methamphetamine (METH)
  • 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or “Ecstasy”)
  • methylphenidate (MPH)
  • attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Future Pharmacology
futurepharmacol
- - 2021 19.7 Days 1000 CHF Submit
NeuroSci
neurosci
- - 2020 17.1 Days 1000 CHF Submit
Pharmaceuticals
pharmaceuticals
5.215 4.7 2004 15.6 Days 2200 CHF Submit
Pharmaceutics
pharmaceutics
6.525 6.9 2009 15.9 Days 2600 CHF Submit
Toxins
toxins
5.075 7.5 2009 14.6 Days 2400 CHF Submit

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Pharmacology and Toxicology of Amphetamine-Type Stimulants
Future Pharmacol. 2023, 3(2), 515-516; https://doi.org/10.3390/futurepharmacol3020032 - 08 Jun 2023
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Amphetamine-type stimulants are drugs chemically related to the natural compounds ephedrine and cathinone [...] Full article
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