AMPHETAMINE

Amphetamine

Amphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant of the phenethylamine class approved for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. Historically, it has been used to treat nasal congestion, depression, and obesity. Amphetamine is also used as a performance and cognitive enhancer, and recreationally as an aphrodisiac and euphoriant. Although it is a prescription medication in many countries, unauthorized possession and distribution of amphetamine is often tightly controlled due to the significant health risks associated with uncontrolled or heavy use. Consequently, amphetamine is illegally synthesized, trafficked, and sold. Based ...

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amphetamine

Noun

  1. 1-phenyl-2-propylamine; the freebase or any of its salts; a drug often used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.
  2. A member of the amphetamine class of drugs.


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