Benzedrine (Noun)
Meaning
A form of amphetamine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Benzedrine was one of the first commercially available forms of amphetamine and quickly gained popularity as a treatment for various medical conditions.
- In the 1920s and 1930s, benzedrine inhalers became a widely used treatment for allergies and respiratory issues before their addictive nature was understood.
- After its discovery in the late 19th century, benzedrine was not prescribed medicinally until several decades later due to the slow progress of understanding its properties and effects.
- During World War II, soldiers were sometimes given benzedrine tablets to stay alert and awake during extended periods of combat.
- The amphetamine contained in benzedrine contributes to its highly stimulating properties and has been the subject of addiction warnings and cautions in some contexts.