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Adderall

proper noun

  1. a preparation of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salts used for treating ADHD and narcolepsy
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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.

  1. 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.”