Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating an individual who abuses cocaine by administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of an N,N-dialkyl 3-phenyl-1-indanamine or a mixture of N,N-dialkyl 3-phenyl-1-indanamines. Also disclosed is a method of treating an individual with Parkinson's disease or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of an N,N-dialkyl 3-phenyl-1-indanamine or a mixture of N,N-dialkyl 3-phenyl-1-indanamines.
Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds which are dopamine reuptake blockers for treating cocaine abuse. The compounds are represented by the following structural formula: ##STR1## R2 is n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, or tert-butyl. Phenyl Ring B is unsubstituted or substituted with one, two or three substituents.