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.