Stimulants
What are Stimulants
The term "stimulant" (also known as "psychostimulants" or "uppers") refers to a broad category of medicines, including those that stimulate the central nervous system and the body, are enjoyable and energizing, or have sympathomimetic effects.
Drugs classified as stimulants cause the body to function more actively. Stimulants are widely used as both prescription and illegal (or legally) over-the-counter performance-enhancing or recreational stimulants.
Several stimulants are:
Methamphetamine (including crystal meth).
Cocaine (including crack cocaine).
Prescription ADHD drugs like Ritalin and Adderall include amphetamine and dextroamphetamine (methylphenidate).
The most common examples of stimulants are:
Cocaine: Usually seen in powder form, cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant derived from the coca plant leaves in South America. Cocaine is known on the streets by the names blow, bump, coke, and snow. Although it can also be smoked or absorbed through the skin, cocaine is most frequently snorted or injected.
Crack Cocaine: This drug typically comes in the form of solid blocks or crystals. Crack cocaine is a purer and more potent version of this drug. It is often smoked for crack cocaine to enter the brain more rapidly and produce a brief but high solid. Additionally, injections are becoming more frequent.
Meth: Meth is a stimulant that can quickly lead to addiction in users and is exceedingly harmful. Meth's immed…
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