Amphetamines

Definition

Amphetamines are a group of synthetic psychoactive drugs that stimulate the central nervous system, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, energy levels, alertness while decreasing appetite.

Related terms

Stimulants:

Substances that increase activity in the body resulting in increased alertness physical energy.

Psychoactive Drugs:

Chemical substances that alter perception mood or consciousness.

Tolerance:

The diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug requiring the user to take larger doses before experiencing any effect.