psychostimulant
Brain activity booster
A psychostimulant is a drug that increases mental alertness, energy, and attention by stimulating the central nervous system.
The category includes amphetamines, methylphenidate (Ritalin), and caffeine.
Psychostimulants are prescribed for ADHD and narcolepsy but are also used recreationally and as cognitive enhancers: The study examined psychostimulant use among college students during exams.
Central nervous system stimulant
- cocaineAddictive stimulant narcotic
- caffeineMethylxanthine stimulant compound
- ephedrinePlant-derived airway opener
- dextroamphetamineStimulant for attention disorders
methamphetamine · phentermine · Adderall · Ritalin · khat · guarana · pseudoephedrine · MDMA
Affecting brain and mood
- antidepressantDrug treating persistent despair
- anxiolyticSubstance lessening nervous tension
- hallucinogenDrug inducing false perceptions
- antipsychoticDrug treating psychosis
neuroleptic · sedative · hypnotic · benzodiazepine · barbiturate · DEA
Reward-linked neural messenger
- norepinephrineAlertness and stress hormone
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- serotoninMood-regulating brain chemical
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
reuptake · agonist · antagonist · psychopharmacology · bioavailability · half-life · metabolism · synaptic
Active mental awareness
- wakefulnessState of being conscious
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
- arousalStirring to heightened state
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
energy · focus · concentration · tachycardia · hypertension · hyperthermia · insomnia · anxiety
Neurodevelopmental focus impairment
- narcolepsyNeurological excessive drowsiness condition
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
titration · efficacy · compliance · psychiatry · therapeutic · monitoring · regimen · indication
Cognitive enhancement substance
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- focusConcentrated attention point
- memoryMind's retention capacity
- attentionFocused mental awareness
productivity · performance · concentration · learning · wakefulness · studying · cognition · biohacking
State of needing another
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
relapse · overdose · rehabilitation · detoxification · compulsion · self-medication · habituation · recovery
amphetamine
Central nervous system stimulant
- cocaineAddictive stimulant narcotic
- caffeineMethylxanthine stimulant compound
- ephedrinePlant-derived airway opener
dextroamphetamine · methamphetamine · phentermine · Adderall · Ritalin · khat · guarana · pseudoephedrine · MDMA · nicotine
psychoactive
Affecting brain and mood
- antidepressantDrug treating persistent despair
- anxiolyticSubstance lessening nervous tension
- hallucinogenDrug inducing false perceptions
antipsychotic · neuroleptic · sedative · hypnotic · benzodiazepine · barbiturate · DEA
dopamine
Reward-linked neural messenger
- norepinephrineAlertness and stress hormone
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- serotoninMood-regulating brain chemical
receptor · reuptake · agonist · antagonist · psychopharmacology · bioavailability · half-life · metabolism · synaptic · transporter
alertness
Active mental awareness
- wakefulnessState of being conscious
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
- arousalStirring to heightened state
vigilance · energy · focus · concentration · tachycardia · hypertension · hyperthermia · insomnia · anxiety · agitation
ADHD
Neurodevelopmental focus impairment
- narcolepsyNeurological excessive drowsiness condition
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- treatmentCare for an ailment
dosage · titration · efficacy · compliance · psychiatry · therapeutic · monitoring · regimen · indication · off-label
nootropic
Cognitive enhancement substance
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- focusConcentrated attention point
- memoryMind's retention capacity
attention · productivity · performance · concentration · learning · wakefulness · studying · cognition · biohacking
dependence
State of needing another
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- cravingPowerful urge to have
abuse · relapse · overdose · rehabilitation · detoxification · compulsion · self-medication · habituation · recovery · bingeing
psychostimulantdepressant
Agent that reduces activity
sedative · sedative-hypnotic · tranquilizer · barbiturate · benzodiazepine
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