Any of a group of drugs that stimulate the central nervous system. Amphetamines are used in the treatment of certain neurological conditions, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. These drugs are considered highly addictive.

See the Australian Drug Foundation - Drug Info clearinghouse website for futher information on Amphetamines.

Amphetamines are also refered to as:

• A
• Bennies
• Black Beauties
• Co pilot
• Crosses
• Crystal
• Dope
• Dragon's Blood
• Fast
• Go
• Go Fast
• Go-ee
• Goey
• Go-ey
• Hearts
• Ice
• LA Turnaround
• Liquid Speed
• Long Distance Driving
• Lou Reed
• MDA
• Methamphetamine Hydroxide
• Ox Blood
• Oxblood
• PMA
• Purple Hearts
• Quick
• Rev
• Sip
• Speed
• Speedas
• Truck Drivers
• Uppers
• Vitamin A
• Whiz
• Whizz
• Ya Ba
• Zip
• Zoom