Adderall
proper noun
- a preparation of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salts used for treating ADHD and narcolepsy
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈædəɹɔːl/
name
Etymology: A brand name coined by the pharmaceutical executive Roger Griggs in 1994. A contraction of the phrase ADD (“attention deficit disorder”) (f)or all, intended to convey inclusivity.
- A brand name for a psychostimulant combination drug containing four salts of amphetamine, used in the treatment of conditions such as ADHD and narcolepsy and often misused as a recreational drug.
“Pop a couple of Adderalls.”
“Doctors and the media have helped to create the belief that the best way to treat ADD/ADHD is with stimulant medications, such as Ritalin or Adderall.”