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/amˈfetəˌmēn/,/-min/,
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amphetamines, plural;
  1. A synthetic, addictive, mood-altering drug, used illegally as a stimulant and legally as a prescription drug to treat children with ADD and adults with narcolepsy

  1. a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
  2. Amphetamine (USAN) or amfetamine (INN) is a psychostimulant drug that is known to produce increased wakefulness and focus in association with decreased fatigue and appetite. ...
  3. Amphetamine is a 2009 Hong Kong movie (although release was delayed until 2010), starring Byron Pang and Thomas Price. It revolves around the story of a Chinese fitness trainer, Kafka, who meets Daniel, a business executive. ...
  4. Substituted amphetamines are a chemical class of stimulants, entactogens, hallucinogens, and other drugs. They feature a phenethylamine core with a methyl group attached to the alpha carbon resulting in amphetamine, along with additional substitutions. ...
  5. 1-phenyl-2-propylamine; a colourless volatile liquid; any of its derivatives; A class of drugs used as a stimulant of the central nervous system in the treatment of ADHD, depression, and narcolepsy, and abused illegally as a stimulant
  6. (Amphetamines) Stimulant drugs whose effects are very similar to cocaine.
  7. (Amphetamines) Synthetic amines (uppers) that act with a pronounced stimulant effect on the central nervous system.
  8. (Amphetamines) (speed, ice, glass, crystal, crank, bennies, uppers) - stimulants,a group of drugs that speed up the central nervous system. Effects: wakefulness, alertness, increased energy, reduced hunger and an overall feeling of well-being. ...
  9. (AMPHETAMINES) Synthetic drugs which reduce the awareness of hunger and stimulate mental activity, rendering sleep impossible. When used for the latter two purposes they are dangerously habit-forming. They do not diminish the body's need for food, but merely suppress the perception of that need. ...
  10. Amphetamines are stimulants or "uppers" -- usually made synthetically in illegal labs. The effects include stimulation of the central nervous system, a sense of well-being and higher energy, a release of social inhibitions, and feelings of cleverness, competence and power. ...
  11. (AMPHETAMINES) A group of powerful and highly addictive substances that stimulate the central nervous system. May be prescribed for various medical conditions, but are often purchased illicitly and abused.
  12. (AMPHETAMINES) speed, crystal, crank, meth, black beauties, bennies, uppers, dexies, 357 magnums
  13. (AMPHETAMINES) stimulant drugs producing rush of euphoria followed by crash and depression
  14. (Amphetamines) A class of drugs frequently abused as a stimulant. Used medically to treat narcolepsy (a condition characterized by brief attacks of deep sleep) and as an appetite suppressant.
  15. (Amphetamines) Benzedrine, biphetamine, black beauties, bumblebees, copilots, Dexedrine, footballs, hearts, pep pills, ups, uppers
  16. (Amphetamines) Drugs used to stimulate the brain; in children, can be used to treat hyperactivity.
  17. (Amphetamines) Originally developed to treat conditions such as asthma, sleep disorders and hyperactivity. Stimulants of the central nervous system. Some of their affects are similar to cocaine. They are addictive drugs.
  18. (Amphetamines) Stimulants that have been used to reduce appetite and treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy
  19. (amphetamines) A group of stimulating drugs that produce heightened levels of energy and, in large doses, nervousness, sleeplessness, and paranoid delusions.
  20. (amphetamines) Any of the compounds which are substituted or slightly modified amphetamine molecules.
  21. (amphetamines) stimulants used to maintain alertness and wakefulness. 222
  22. Amphetamines are a class of drug that increase levels of dopamine as well as serotonin and norepinephrine.
  23. street names - speed, whizz, sulph, crystal, base, paste
  24. A powerful central nervous system stimulant and sympathomimetic. Amphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulation of release of monoamines, and inhibiting Monoamine oxidase. Amphetamine is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic. ...
  25. A prescribed drug that has a marked stimulant action on the central nervous system. It produces a feeling of mental alertness and well being. Tolerance to amphetamine develops rapidly and prolonged use may lead to dependence.