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amphetamine
noun
am·phet·amine
am-ˈfe-tə-ˌmēn
-mən
: a racemic compound C9H13N or one of its derivatives (such as dextroamphetamine or methamphetamine) that is a stimulant of the central nervous system, is often abused illicitly, and is used clinically especially in the form of its sulfate C9H13N·H2SO4 to treat attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy and formerly as a short-term appetite suppressant
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The federal Controlled Substances Act restricts the use and distribution of prescription medications such as opioids, amphetamines, sleeping aids and other drugs that carry the risk of addiction and overdose.
—Sara Cline, Fortune, 24 May 2024
He’s depicted raping Ivana, abusing amphetamines in order to lose weight (then getting tummy tug with a hair implants chaser), and cutting deals with underworld figures so Trump Tower can move forward as planned.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 May 2024
The 2024 presidential candidate also is depicted popping amphetamine pills, getting liposuction and having surgery to remove his bald spot.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 May 2024
After marijuana, amphetamines rank as the second most common substance to be discovered during drug screening with a positivity rate that increased only marginally to 1.5% last year from 1.3% in 2019.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 May 2024
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“Amphetamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amphetamine. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
amphetamine
noun
am·phet·amine
am-ˈfet-ə-ˌmēn
-mən
: a compound or one made from it used medically to increase the activity of the central nervous system but often abused for its stimulant effects
Medical Definition
amphetamine
noun
am·phet·amine
am-ˈfet-ə-ˌmēn
-mən
: a racemic sympathomimetic amine C9H13N or one of its derivatives (as dextroamphetamine or methamphetamine) that is a stimulant of the central nervous system, is frequently abused illicitly often leading to dependence, and is used clinically especially in the form of its sulfate C9H13N·H2SO4 to treat attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy and formerly as a short-term appetite suppressant see adderall
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