Amphetamine

Amphetamine is a synthetic drug. This name is the abbreviation of its chemical name, a(lpha-)m(ethyl)phe(ne)t(hyl)amine. It is chemically also known as 1-phenyl-2-aminopropane. One of its salts, especially amphetamine sulfate is also known by this name. Chemical formula of this drug is C₆H₅CH₂CH(CH₃)NH₂. It is prescription drug to treat children with ADD and adults with narcolepsy. This mood -altering drug is addictive and therefore categorized as prescription drug. However, it is reported that this drug is illegally used as stimulant.

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