methamphetamine

[ meth-am-fet-uh-meen, -min ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a central nervous system stimulant, C 1 0 H 1 5 N, used clinically in the treatment of narcolepsy, hyperkinesia, and for blood pressure maintenance in hypotensive states: also widely used as an illicit drug.

methamphetamine

/ ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəmɪn /

noun

1. a variety of amphetamine used for its stimulant action

methamphetamine

/ mĕth′ăm-fĕt′ə-mēn′,-mĭn /

1. An amine derivative of amphetamine, C 10 H 15 N, used in the form of its crystalline hydrochloride both as a central nervous system stimulant in the medical treatment of obesity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and illicitly as a recreational drug.

Word History and Origins

Origin of methamphetamine¹

First recorded in 1945–50; meth- + amphetamine

Word History and Origins

Origin of methamphetamine¹

C20: from meth- + amphetamine

Example Sentences

Five people died in the crash, and it was later discovered that the driver had methamphetamine in his system.

From Outside Online

Combining two FDA-approved drugs may help stop some people's use of methamphetamine, a new study shows.

From Axios

Barson, who was reportedly delivering packages, was found to have had methamphetamine in his system and faces a host of DUI and reckless-driving charges.

From Outside Online

He was 47 years old, serving time for methamphetamine possession.

From Voice of San Diego

In 2006, for example, he investigated an unusual tuberculosis outbreak among methamphetamine users in Washington state.

From Popular-Science

Methamphetamine addiction is central to more than one story.

From The Daily Beast

Much like the TV show Breaking Bad, the Mexican Mafia are real life methamphetamine kingpins.

From The Daily Beast

He could transport heroin and methamphetamine with impunity.

From The Daily Beast

Gupta points out that even methamphetamine and cocaine are recognized for their therapeutic value as “Schedule II” drugs.

From The Daily Beast

So what to do with the illicit cocaine and methamphetamine users?

From The Daily Beast