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The central nervous system stimulants include amphetamines, amphetamine cogeners, caffeine, methylphenidate, pemoline, phenylpropanolamine, cocaine, and nicotine (Table 12.1). Cocaine is discussed in Chapter 13, and nicotine in Chapter 14.
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Milhorn, H.T. (1990). CNS Stimulants: Amphetamines, Amphetamine Cogeners, Caffeine, Others. In: Chemical Dependence. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-3418-0_12
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