amphetamines

n. substance which stimulates the central nervous system

Amphetamine or Amfetamine(Alpha-Methyl-PHenEThylAMINE), also known as beta-phenyl-isopropylamine and benzedrine, is a prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. It is also used to treat symptoms of traumatic brain injury and the daytime drowsiness symptoms of narcolepsy and chronic fatigue syndrome. Initially it was more popularly used to diminish the appetite and to control weight. Brand names of the drugs that contain Amphetamine include Adderall and Dexedrine. The drug is also used illegally as a recreational club drug and as a performance enhancer. The term "Amphetamine" may also refer to the class of compounds derived from Amphetamine, often referred to as the Substituted Amphetamines.
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Noun
1. a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
(synonym) pep pill, upper, speed
(hypernym) stimulant, stimulant drug
(hyponym) amphetamine sulfate, amphetamine sulphate

n. amphetamine, substance which stimulates the central nervous system

A group of man-made drugs that stimulate the central and peripheral nervous systems. After cannabis, ecstasy and amphetamines are the most used illegal drugs in the EU, and tackling their use is a priority in the EU drugs action plan. (See drugs)