Which of the following psychostimulant drugs is highly lipophilic, easily penetrates the blood–brain barrier, is stable against enzymatic degradation by monoamine oxidase, and, for these reasons, has the greatest abuse potential?

a. d-amphetamine
b. l-amphetamine
c. dl-amphetamine
d. methamphetamine
e. methylphenidate


Answer: D

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