Stimulants

Stimulants are drugs that arouse or excite key neurotransmitters - especially dopamine - in the central nervous system and speed up bodily processes.

The result is heightened alertness, elevated mood, increased heart rate and blood pressure, reduced fatigue, and improved focus.

Some types of stimulants include nicotine (cigarettes, vapes), caffeine (coffee, tea, etc.), amphetamines (Adderall, Dexamphetamine) , MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) and Cocaine. Prescribed stimulants are sometimes used to treat issues like ADHD and therefore, there are both legal and illegal types of stimulants, but both affect the body and nervous system.