Drugs {stimulant}| can make people feel energetic. Stimulants include amphetamines (Adderall), methylphenidates (Ritalin), modafinil (Provigil), cocaine, hallucinogens, LSD, mescaline, nicotine, and phencyclidine.
biology
Stimulants increase synapse dopamine concentrations by preventing forebrain presynaptic-neuron dopamine reuptake. Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are similar to norepinephrine. Beta-blockers for hypertension bind to norepinephrine-receptor non-active sites and prevent norepinephrine binding.
effects
Stimulants decrease learning extinction. Cocaine and methampetamine are addictive stimulants.
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