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- Dictionarystimulant/ˈstɪmjʊlənt/
noun
- 1. a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body: "it is a stimulant that has a direct effect on the nervous system" Similar Opposite
adjective
- 1. raising levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body: "caffeine has stimulant effects on the heart"
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4 days ago · Stimulants (also known as central nervous system stimulants, or psychostimulants, or colloquially as uppers) are a class of drugs that increase the activity of the brain. They are used for various purposes, such as enhancing alertness, attention, motivation, cognition, mood, and physical performance.
2 days ago · In contrast, stimulants, or "uppers", increase mental alertness, making stimulants the opposite drug class from depressants. Antidepressants are defined by their effect on mood, not on general brain activity, so they form an orthogonal category of drugs.
3 days ago · Stimulants like Adderall, Dexedrine and Ritalin, also known as Uppers, Speed and Bennies, are a class of drugs that are available in the form of capsules and tablets. They are used medically for treating certain health conditions like ADHD and narcolepsy.
5 days ago · Cocaine is a stimulant drug, which means that it speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and the rest of the body.
6 days ago · Diazepam, sold under the brand name Valium among others, is a medicine of the benzodiazepine family that acts as an anxiolytic. [14] . It is used to treat a range of conditions, including anxiety, seizures, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, muscle spasms, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome. [14] .
2 days ago · Evaluate the clinical and public health implications of patterns of adult medical use of Schedule II amphetamine and methylphenidate stimulant drugs, based on a cross-sectional study of prescription drug claims for US adults. Outline implications for the healthcare team.
5 days ago · 8 Types of Mental Health Medications, Drugs. Tanya J. Peterson. The idea of taking mental health medication, or drugs, can be intimidating. On one hand, someone wants to feel better and overcome mental health problems or disorders. On the other hand, the idea of taking medication can provoke anxiety.
