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Stimulants

Agents that increase CNS alertness, vigilance, euphoria and sense of well-being.

Associated with anorexia and insomnia.

May cause psychosis.

May be associated with increased cardiovascular activity with increased blood pressure and heart rate.

DEA classification of substances: Schedule I-aminoxaphen, cathinone, fenethylline, methcanthinone, methylaminorex, amphetamine variants-these drugs are not available or of medical benefit and have high abuse potential. Schedule II-cocaine, dextroamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine dimes late, met amphetamine, methylphenidate, phenmetrazine and biphetamine-these agents have high abuse potential with severe psychic or physical dependence, agents are narcotics, stimulants and depressants.

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