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Amphetamine (Noun)

Meaning

A central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The doctor carefully diagnosed her patient with narcolepsy and prescribed a medication that contained amphetamine to help regulate her sleep patterns.
  • Due to its highly addictive nature, amphetamine is strictly regulated by medical professionals and only prescribed under certain conditions.
  • As a child, she was diagnosed with ADHD and placed on a medication that included a controlled release of amphetamine to help her focus.
  • Her depression medication was switched to a version that included a combination of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and a low dose of amphetamine.
  • Researchers conducted extensive studies on the long-term effects of using amphetamine as a treatment for various neurological and psychological disorders.

Synonyms

  • Upper
  • Speed
  • Pep Pill

Hypernyms

  • Street Drug
  • Stimulant Drug
  • Excitant

Hyponyms

  • Deoxyephedrine
  • Crank
  • Shabu
  • Glass
  • Dexedrine
  • Chalk
  • Chicken Feed
  • Trash
  • Amphetamine Sulphate
  • Methedrine
  • Methamphetamine Hydrochloride
  • Bennie
  • Meth
  • Ice
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