Stimulant - Wikipedia
网页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.
List of CNS stimulants + Uses & Side Effects - Drugs.com
网页2023年4月11日 · CNS (central nervous system) stimulants are medicines that stimulate the brain, speeding up both mental and physical processes. They increase energy, improve attention and alertness, and elevate blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate.
An Overview of Stimulants and How They're Used - Verywell Mind
网页2023年6月27日 · In psychology, stimulants are generally defined as substances that excite functional activity in the central nervous system. Some stimulant drugs are legal and consumed widely, while others are illegal to possess and use. Drugs classified as stimulants include: Caffeine. Nicotine. Cocaine. Methamphetamine. Prescription …
Stimulant | Benefits, Risks & Side Effects | Britannica
网页2024年8月8日 · stimulant, any drug that excites any bodily function, but more specifically those that stimulate the brain and central nervous system. Stimulants induce alertness, elevated mood, wakefulness, increased speech and motor activity and decrease appetite.
Stimulant Abuse: Signs, Effects, and Treatment Options
网页2024年7月19日 · What Is a Stimulant? Stimulants increase central nervous system activity through their interaction with various neurotransmitter systems—including norepinephrine and dopamine. This can ultimately lead to an increase in attention, alertness, and energy, among other effects.
A Definition of Stimulants With Examples - GoodRx
网页2022年7月22日 · Stimulant drugs are substances that speed up the body’s systems. Learn about the different types of stimulants, their uses, side effects, and potential for addiction.
CNS stimulants: What are they and what do they do? - Medical News Today
网页2024年4月11日 · Central nervous system (CNS) stimulants are substances that boost the activity of the central nervous system. CNS stimulants can help treat conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity...
Stimulants - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
网页2023年7月2日 · The term stimulants cover a broad class of drugs that increase the activity of the central nervous system. These drugs are used by a very high percentage of the general population for various reasons, including performance enhancement, medical benefits, and recreational purposes.
What are stimulants? - Caron Treatment Centers
网页Stimulant drugs are a class of psychoactive drug that provides temporary improvements in physical or mental functioning, thus elevating mood and increasing feelings of wellbeing, energy and alertness. Stimulants are often called uppers.
Stimulants - Drug Fact Sheet - DEA.gov
网页2020年6月5日 · DEA's revised and updated drug fact sheet about the class of drugs known as stimulants - what are they, what is their origin and history, what are the common street names for these drugs, what do they look like, how they are abused, what their effect is on the minds and bodies of users including signs of overdose, and their legal status.