stimulant
Alertness-enhancing substance
A stimulant is a substance that increases physiological or nervous activity—caffeine, amphetamines, cocaine.
The term covers both everyday pick-me-ups and controlled substances: Coffee is a mild stimulant.
Figuratively, anything that rouses or energizes can be a stimulant: Competition was a stimulant to innovation.
Central nervous system stimulant
- AdderallAmphetamine-based concentration aid
- RitalinADHD stimulant medication
- dextroamphetamineStimulant for attention disorders
- ephedrinePlant-derived airway opener
pseudoephedrine · prescription · dosage · side effects · tolerance · dependence · withdrawal
Brewed bean beverage
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
- energy drinkStimulant beverage with caffeine
- colaCaffeinated carbonated beverage
guarana · yerba mate · matcha · kola nut · green tea · black tea · cappuccino · latte
Active mental awareness
- wakefulnessState of being conscious
- focusConcentrated attention point
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- energyPower to do work
vigilance · arousal · awareness · sharpness · clarity · attentiveness · responsiveness · acuity
Addictive stimulant narcotic
- methamphetamineAddictive synthetic stimulant drug
- crackNarrow break or attempt
- ecstasyOverwhelming intense delight
- MDMASynthetic empathogenic stimulant
speed · crystal meth · crank · khat · bath salts · overdose · addiction · abuse
Supply with vitality
- invigorateTo fill with energy
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- awakenRouse from slumber
- enlivenMake more spirited
activate · jumpstart · perk up · pick-me-up · jolt · kick · buzz · rush
Perennial with tonic root
African tree, medicinal bark
Dried smoking leaf
- cigarettePaper-wrapped tobacco cylinder
- nicotine patchMedicated adhesive delivering stimulant
- nicotine gumMedicated chew for withdrawal
- vapingUsing electronic cigarettes
e-cigarette · cigar · snuff · chewing tobacco · hookah · snus · nicotine pouch · Juul
amphetamine
Central nervous system stimulant
- AdderallAmphetamine-based concentration aid
- RitalinADHD stimulant medication
- dextroamphetamineStimulant for attention disorders
ephedrine · pseudoephedrine · prescription · dosage · side effects · tolerance · dependence · withdrawal
coffee
Brewed bean beverage
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
- energy drinkStimulant beverage with caffeine
cola · guarana · yerba mate · matcha · kola nut · green tea · black tea · cappuccino · latte · Americano
alertness
Active mental awareness
- wakefulnessState of being conscious
- focusConcentrated attention point
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
energy · vigilance · arousal · awareness · sharpness · clarity · attentiveness · responsiveness · acuity · heart rate
cocaine
Addictive stimulant narcotic
- methamphetamineAddictive synthetic stimulant drug
- crackNarrow break or attempt
- ecstasyOverwhelming intense delight
MDMA · speed · crystal meth · crank · khat · bath salts · overdose · addiction · abuse
energize
Supply with vitality
- invigorateTo fill with energy
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- awakenRouse from slumber
enliven · activate · jumpstart · perk up · pick-me-up · jolt · kick · buzz · rush · surge
ginseng
Perennial with tonic root
- ginkgoAncient Chinese deciduous tree
- macaPeruvian cruciferous root vegetable
- cocoaGround cacao seed powder
cacao · betel nut · bitter orange · tyrosine · taurine
yohimbe
African tree, medicinal bark
tobacco
Dried smoking leaf
- cigarettePaper-wrapped tobacco cylinder
- nicotine patchMedicated adhesive delivering stimulant
- nicotine gumMedicated chew for withdrawal
vaping · e-cigarette · cigar · snuff · chewing tobacco · hookah · snus · nicotine pouch · Juul
- Neuroactive Drugsdopamine, serotonin, GABA, acetylcholine, norepinephrine
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
- boostersbooster, boosting, enhancer, amplifier, power-up
- energy boostersenergy boost, energy drinks, caffeine, coffee, B vitamins
- apothecarypharmacy, apothecary, drugstore, dispensary, pharmacist
- Drug Traitsaddictive, potent, toxic, sedative, narcotic
stimulantdepressant
Agent that reduces activity
sedative · downer · tranquilizer · relaxant · soporific
stimulantdeterrent
Thing that discourages action
disincentive · hindrance · discouragement · impediment · dampener
- electrical stimulationCurrent applied to body
- mental stimulationEngagement of cognitive faculties
- sexual stimulationPhysical acts causing arousal
- ovarian stimulationHormone-induced egg maturation
- sensory stimulationInput activating perceptual systems
- visual stimulationInput that engages sight
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