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methamphetamine

/meth-am-fet-uh-meen, -min/US // ˌmɛθ æmˈfɛt əˌmin, -mɪn //UK // (ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəmɪn) //

甲基苯丙胺,甲基安非他命,甲基苯丙醇,去氧麻黄碱

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Pharmacology.

    • : a central nervous system stimulant, C10H15N, used clinically in the treatment of narcolepsy, hyperkinesia, and for blood pressure maintenance in hypotensive states: also widely used as an illicit drug.

Examples

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

  • Methamphetamine addiction is central to more than one story.

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

  • He could transport heroin and methamphetamine with impunity.

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

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