pep pill
Caffeine in capsule
A pep pill is a tablet or capsule containing a stimulant drug, typically amphetamine or a similar substance, taken to increase energy, alertness, or endurance.
The term dates from mid-20th century slang when such pills were widely used by truck drivers, students cramming for exams, and dieters.
He popped a pep pill to stay awake on the long drive.
The phrase now sounds somewhat dated, largely replaced by more specific drug names or the general term stimulant.
Active mental awareness
- wakefulnessState of being conscious
- energyPower to do work
- focusConcentrated attention point
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
concentration · clarity · vitality · vigor · attentiveness · sharpness · liveliness · animation
Central nervous system stimulant
- caffeineMethylxanthine stimulant compound
- upperShoe part above sole
- speedRate of motion
- dextroamphetamineStimulant for attention disorders
ephedrine · nootropic · psychostimulant · energizer · booster
Compulsive substance reliance
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
- dependenceState of needing another
- dopingProhibited athletic drug use
- side effectsUnintended treatment consequences
overdose · withdrawal · regulation · ban · black market · recreational use · misuse · habit-forming
Reward-linked neural messenger
- norepinephrineAlertness and stress hormone
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
central nervous system · brain chemistry · receptor · serotonin · metabolism · neural pathway · cognitive enhancement · neurochemical
Medical dispensing authorization
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
pharmacy · pharmacist · drug · pharmacology · controlled substance · dispensary · over-the-counter · formulation
alertness
Active mental awareness
- wakefulnessState of being conscious
- energyPower to do work
- focusConcentrated attention point
vigilance · concentration · clarity · vitality · vigor · attentiveness · sharpness · liveliness · animation · motivation
amphetamine
Central nervous system stimulant
dextroamphetamine · ephedrine · nootropic · psychostimulant · energizer · booster
addiction
Compulsive substance reliance
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
- dependenceState of needing another
- dopingProhibited athletic drug use
side effects · overdose · withdrawal · regulation · ban · black market · recreational use · misuse · habit-forming · tolerance
dopamine
Reward-linked neural messenger
- norepinephrineAlertness and stress hormone
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
synapse · central nervous system · brain chemistry · receptor · serotonin · metabolism · neural pathway · cognitive enhancement · neurochemical
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
dosage · pharmacy · pharmacist · drug · pharmacology · controlled substance · dispensary · over-the-counter · formulation · generic
pep pillsedative
Drug promoting calm
sleeping pill · downer · tranquilizer · depressant · barbiturate
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