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amphetamine

amphetamine Amphetamine is a strong stimulant that acts on the central nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system.

Amphetamine is a strong stimulant that acts on the central nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system. It affects monoamine signaling in several ways, including changing the uptake, release, and breakdown of chemicals such as dopamine, and it is also recognized as a substance of abuse that can produce psychosis-like effects.