Dexamphetamine was widely in use from the 1950s to treat conditions such as asthma, depression and a variety of psychiatric disorders, and was also found to be a useful drug for weight management.

Dexamphetamine—a restricted stimulant drug used to treat narcolepsy and Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—might not be as addictive as previously thought, new research from the ...