STIMULANTS

Stimulants

Stimulants

Introduction

Stimulants are substances which activate the mental and to a lesser extent, physical activity of the body. They stimulate the higher mental functions; quickly relieve fatigue, drowsiness, and lethargy, increase efficiency. Many of this group of drugs can cause addiction and addiction, which distinguishes them from other drugs with stimulant properties (some antidepressants, nootropics , adaptogens etc) (Vossen, 2000). Some substances are stimulants are as under:

Phenyl-ethylamine

Amphetamines

MDPV

MDMA

Nor-epinephrine

Caffeine

Nicotine

AMPAkiny

Discussion

A stimulant is a substance that increases the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, facilitating or improving functions of the body. (Vossen, 2000)Among the stimulants commonly consumed, there is the caffeine contained in tea ...