2-Fluoroamphetamine

2-Fluoroamphetamine (2-FA) is a psychoactive drug and research chemical of the amphetamine family that has been used as a designer drug. It is known for its stimulant, euphoriant, entactogen, and nootropic effects.

Pronunciation

Two-Fluoroamphetamine

Etymology

The term "2-Fluoroamphetamine" is derived from its chemical structure, which is an amphetamine molecule with a fluorine atom attached at the 2nd carbon position.

Pharmacology

2-Fluoroamphetamine acts as a releasing agent and reuptake inhibitor of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, leading to an increase of these neurotransmitters in the brain and resulting in stimulant and euphoric effects.

Effects

The effects of 2-Fluoroamphetamine include stimulation, euphoria, increased focus, mood lift, and increased sociability. However, it can also cause negative effects such as anxiety, paranoia, insomnia, and heart palpitations.

Legality

The legality of 2-Fluoroamphetamine varies by country. In some countries, it is a controlled substance, while in others it is legal to possess for personal use.

Related Terms

• Amphetamine
• Psychoactive drug
• Research chemical
• Designer drug
• Stimulant
• Euphoriant
• Entactogen
• Nootropic
• Releasing agent
• Reuptake inhibitor
• Dopamine
• Norepinephrine
• Serotonin

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on 2-Fluoroamphetamine
• Wikipedia's article - 2-Fluoroamphetamine

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