stimulant (redirected from Psychostimulants)

stimulant /stim·u·lant/ (stim´u-lant)

1. producing stimulation.

2. an agent which stimulates.

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central stimulant  a stimulant of the central nervous system.

diffusible stimulant  one that acts quickly and strongly, but transiently.

general stimulant  one that acts upon the whole body.

local stimulant  one that affects only, or mainly, the part to which it is applied.

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stim·u·lant (stmy-lnt)

n.

An agent that arouses organic activity, strengthens the action of the heart, increases vitality, and promotes a sense of well-being.

adj.

Serving as or being a stimulant.

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stimulant

[stim′yələnt]

Etymology: L, stimulare, to incite

any agent that increases the rate of activity of a body system.

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stimulant,

n 1., a substance that temporarily increases the physiologic activity of an organ or organ system.
2., a substance that increases nervous excitability and alertness.

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stimulant (stim´ūlnt),

n an agent that causes an increase in functional activity, usually of the central nervous system.

stimulant, abused,

n the substances– such as amphetamines (e.g., methamphetamine or “ice”), cocaine (e.g., “crack” or “coke”), nicotine products (e.g., cigars, cigarettes, or chewing tobacco), and caffeine products (e.g., tea, soft drinks, and soda)–that are misused to increase the functioning of the central nervous system.

stimulant, psychomotor (steroid, psychomotor),

n a drug that increases psychic activity.

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stimulant

1. producing stimulation.

2. an agent that stimulates.

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stimulant

adjective Relating to anything that ↑ activity, especially of the nervous system noun Pharmacology Any substance that evokes ↑ activity–eg, a CNS stimulant, cardiovascular stimulant, and others. Cf Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine, Ephedrine, Herbal ecstasy, MDMA, Methamphetamine, Methcatinon, Methylphenidate, OTC stimulant, Phenmetrazine, Sexual stimulant.

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Patient discussion about Psychostimulants.

Q. Can some depression be treated with stimulantes in adults?? I was treated with dextroamphetimins in the 1970's. Why arent they used anymore? I know all of the things about addiction, so I dont need those answers. When the medication was used by me, it worked. My husband is suffereing from depression he has been given all of the "wonder" drugs No results. I hope someone can answer this for me, and for my husbands sake Thank You Shirley

A. I take a generic Adderall and find it to be very helpful.

Q. How does a Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit help fibromyalgia. My aunt was suggested to go through TENS. Will that really help? How does a Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit help fibromyalgia?

A. ‘TENS’ units are prescribed for chronic pain sufferers and fibromyalgia patients. What is a tens unit? Tens stands for Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. A tens unit is essentially a stimulation device consisting of electrodes that are attached to the skin, the unit itself, and a battery to provide current. A Tens unit uses electricity to block nerves from sending pain messages.