noun
- a synthetic stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system, used medically to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, and illegally as a recreational drug
Usage: medical; controlled substance
Examples
- The doctor prescribed amphetamine to help treat the child’s attention deficit disorder.
- Amphetamine abuse can lead to serious health problems including heart issues.
- The medication contains a controlled amount of amphetamine.
- Police found illegal amphetamine during the drug bust.
- Students sometimes misuse amphetamine as a study aid.
- The pharmacy requires a prescription for any amphetamine-based medication.