History of Methamphetamine & Amphetamine Timeline
courtesy of erowid.org
| Jan 18, 1887 | Amphetamine was first synthesized by German chemist L. Edeleano and originally named phenylisopropylamine | |
| 1919 | Methamphetamine, more potent and easy to make, was discovered in Japan | |
| 1930′s | Amphetamines are first marketed as ‘Benzedrine’ in an over-the-counter inhaler to treat congestion. | |
| 1937 | Amphetamine is first available in tablet form by prescription for use in the treatment of narcolepsy and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). | |
| World War II | Amphetamine widely distributed to soldiers to help them keep fighting. | |
| 1942 | Dextro-amphetamine and methamphetamine become commonly available. | |
| 1970 | Amphetamine becomes illegal with the passage of the ‘U.S. Drug Abuse Regulation and Control Act of 1970′. |
