amphetamine
noun
am·phet·amine am-ˈfe-tə-ˌmēn 
-mən
: a racemic compound C9H13N or one of its derivatives (such as dextroamphetamine or methamphetamine) that is a stimulant of the central nervous system, is often abused illicitly, and is used clinically especially in the form of its sulfate C9H13N·H2SO4 to treat attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy and formerly as a short-term appetite suppressant
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Recent Examples on the Web Toxicology samples showed the child had traces of methamphetamine, amphetamine and caffeine in his system, police said, so officers got warrants to search the home. 
Matt Bruce, ajc, 24 Aug. 2022 Another friend at the Edgehurst house said the woman had been prescribed Adderall, an amphetamine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and believed the woman was taking more than the prescribed amount. Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 17 June 2022 Captagon is a common stimulant used as an alternative to amphetamine and methamphetamine in the Middle East. Celine Alkhaldi, CNN, 27 Jan. 2022 The toxicology report accompanying Campbell’s autopsy found methamphetamine and amphetamine in his system. Jennifer Peebles, ajc, 13 May 2022 Their respective doctors had prescribed them ADHD medications like methylphenidate, amphetamine, dexamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine, and atomoxetine. Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 6 May 2022 According to the Food and Drug Administration, Adderall is a drug containing amphetamine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Tori B. Powell, CBS News, 6 May 2022 The two main types of stimulant medications are methylphenidate, sold under brand names such as Ritalin and Concerta, and stimulants in the amphetamine family such as lisdexamphetamine, which go by the brand names Adderall and Vyvanse. Laura E. Knouse, The Conversation, 9 May 2022 Officials are charging Kent, the daughter of Sheriff AJ Tony Smith, for amphetamine trafficking of 14 gams or more, drug equipment, and cocaine possession. Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2022 See More
Matt Bruce, ajc, 24 Aug. 2022 Another friend at the Edgehurst house said the woman had been prescribed Adderall, an amphetamine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and believed the woman was taking more than the prescribed amount. Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 17 June 2022 Captagon is a common stimulant used as an alternative to amphetamine and methamphetamine in the Middle East. Celine Alkhaldi, CNN, 27 Jan. 2022 The toxicology report accompanying Campbell’s autopsy found methamphetamine and amphetamine in his system. Jennifer Peebles, ajc, 13 May 2022 Their respective doctors had prescribed them ADHD medications like methylphenidate, amphetamine, dexamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine, and atomoxetine. Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 6 May 2022 According to the Food and Drug Administration, Adderall is a drug containing amphetamine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Tori B. Powell, CBS News, 6 May 2022 The two main types of stimulant medications are methylphenidate, sold under brand names such as Ritalin and Concerta, and stimulants in the amphetamine family such as lisdexamphetamine, which go by the brand names Adderall and Vyvanse. Laura E. Knouse, The Conversation, 9 May 2022 Officials are charging Kent, the daughter of Sheriff AJ Tony Smith, for amphetamine trafficking of 14 gams or more, drug equipment, and cocaine possession. Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
a(lpha) entry 2 + m(ethyl) + phe(n-) + et(hyl) + amine
First Known Use
1938, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
amphetamine
noun
am·phet·amine am-ˈfe-tə-ˌmēn
-mən
: a drug that makes the nervous system more active
Medical Definition
amphetamine
noun
am·phet·amine am-ˈfet-ə-ˌmēn -mən
-mən : a racemic sympathomimetic amine C9H13N or one of its derivatives (as dextroamphetamine or methamphetamine) that is a stimulant of the central nervous system, is frequently abused illicitly often leading to dependence, and is used clinically especially in the form of its sulfate C9H13N·H2SO4 to treat attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy and formerly as a short-term appetite suppressant see adderall