noun
- synthetic stimulant drugs that affect the central nervous system, used medically to treat conditions like ADHD and narcolepsy, but also subject to abuse
Usage: medical; often plural
Examples
- The doctor prescribed amphetamines to help manage her ADHD symptoms.
- Amphetamines can be highly addictive when misused.
- The athlete was banned for testing positive for amphetamines.
- Medical amphetamines must be taken exactly as prescribed.
- The illegal use of amphetamines has serious health consequences.
- Amphetamines work by increasing dopamine levels in the brain.