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'''Dextroamphetamine''' (also known as '''Dexamphetamine''', '''D-Amphetamine''', '''Dex''', '''Dexies''', or by brand names including '''Adderall''', '''Dexedrine''') is a [[stimulant]] substance and the right-handed [[enantiomer]] of [[amphetamine]].

'''Dextroamphetamine''' (also known as '''Dexamphetamine''', '''D-Amphetamine''', '''Dex''', '''Dexies''', or by brand names including '''Adderall''', '''Attentin''', '''Dexedrine''') is a [[stimulant]] substance and the right-handed [[enantiomer]] of [[amphetamine]].

Dextroamphetamine is the more potent [[isomer]] of the two, but the effects are also slightly different in character. The small difference in affinity affects the mechanism resulting in a more mentally focused [[stimulation]] rather than physical, thus creating a [[stimulant]] that is more fit as a therapeutic drug rather than a recreational one. Therefore, the dextrorotatory enantiomer is preferred in treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, whereas a [[racemic]] mixture like [[amphetamine]] is found when sold on the streets.

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-'''Dextroamphetamine''' (also known as '''Dexamphetamine''', '''D-Amphetamine''', '''Dex''', '''Dexies''', or by brand names including '''Adderall''', '''Dexedrine''') is a [[stimulant]] substance and the right-handed [[enantiomer]] of [[amphetamine]].
+'''Dextroamphetamine''' (also known as '''Dexamphetamine''', '''D-Amphetamine''', '''Dex''', '''Dexies''', or by brand names including '''Adderall''', '''Attentin''', '''Dexedrine''') is a [[stimulant]] substance and the right-handed [[enantiomer]] of [[amphetamine]].
 Dextroamphetamine is the more potent [[isomer]] of the two, but the effects are also slightly different in character. The small difference in affinity affects the mechanism resulting in a more mentally focused [[stimulation]] rather than physical, thus creating a [[stimulant]] that is more fit as a therapeutic drug rather than a recreational one. Therefore, the dextrorotatory enantiomer is preferred in treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, whereas a [[racemic]] mixture like [[amphetamine]] is found when sold on the streets.