amphetamine
/æmˈfɛtəmiːn/
noun
- A powerful drug that stimulates the central nervous system, used illegally as a stimulant or legally to treat certain medical conditions.
- Long-term amphetamine abuse can cause serious health problems.
- Amphetamine is sometimes prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- The athlete was banned for using amphetamine to enhance performance.
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