A prescribed drug that has a marked stimulant action on the central nervous system. It produces a feeling of mental alertness and well being. Tolerance to amphetamine develops rapidly and prolonged use may lead to dependence.

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

a chemical that has stimulant properties similar to adrenaline

a drug that is a stimulant to the central nervous system

"A family of ephedrine-based stimulant drugs" ( Levinthal, 85), which through chronic abuse, can lead to amphetamine psychosis. Below is a table of amphetamines and their common street names. Source ( Levinthal, 87) Street Names for Amphetamines Type of Amphetamine Street Name Amphetamines in General Dextroamphetamine Methamphetamine Smokable Methamphetamine Methcathinone (a synthetic analog of methamphtamine) bennies, uppers, ups, A, pep pills, white crowns, whites dexies, cadillacs, black beauties meth, speed, crank, little whites, white crosstops, crystal meth, quill, yellow bam, zip, go fast, chalk ice, crystal, crystal meth, L.A., L.A. glass, quartz, cristy, hanyak khat, cat, goob

A class of powerful and highly-addictive stimulants, some of which are available by prescription in the United States. Legal forms of these drugs are used to treat ADHD, sleep disorders, and some forms of depression. See methamphetamine, amphetamine psychosis.

Chemical powder which reacts as a stimulant to the CNS

A stimulant drug that increases the activity of certain chemicals in the brain. Street names for amphetamines include uppers, go fast, zip, whizz.

Speed (though this usually refers to methamphetamine, q.v.). A potent stimulant used recreationally which is illegal in most countries.

a psychostimulant drug that acts on the central nervous system.

Stimulant drugs whose effects are very similar to cocaine.

Synthetic amines (uppers) that act with a pronounced stimulant effect on the nervous system.

A synthetic central nervous system stimulant.

Drugs that stimulate behavior.

a widely abused and potentially neurotoxic stimulant characterized by a phenyl group with an isopropylamine side chain.

A compound (or its derivatives) that acts as a central nervous system stimulant. Used as a stimulant in depressed states, to reduce appetite, and in attention-deficit disorders, it can also alleviate nasal congestion. Amphetamine use can lead to dependence. It has a high potential for abuse. Blood and urine tests can detect amphetamine use and toxic levels.

Amphetamine (alpha-methyl-phenethylamine), is a stimulant that is now primarily used to treat narcolepsy and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is also used recreationally as a club drug and as a performance enhancer (these uses are illegal in some countries). In the past it was more popularly used to diminish the appetite and to control weight.