Cognitive Enhancers

noun a synthetic drug that stimulates the central nervous system, used to treat conditions such as narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

• The doctor prescribed amphetamine to treat the patient's narcolepsy.
• I heard that some people use amphetamine to stay awake during exams.
• I can't believe he's still taking that amphetamine stuff, it's so dangerous.
• The project deadline was approaching fast, so they needed an amphetamine-like boost to get it done on time.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'mind' is a noun because it refers to the part of a person that thinks, feels, and perceives.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'expanding' is an adjective because it describes the type of effect that the drug has on the mind.

• The use of mind expanding drugs for therapeutic purposes is a topic of ongoing research in the field of psychology.
• I heard some people talking about trying mind expanding drugs at the music festival last weekend.
• Dude, have you ever tried those mind expanding drugs? They'll blow your mind!
• Reading that book was like taking a mind expanding drug, my perspective on life completely shifted.

noun a drug or supplement that enhances cognitive function, particularly executive functions, memory, creativity, or motivation, in healthy individuals

• The scientist conducted a study on the effects of the nootropic on cognitive function.
• I heard that nootropics can really improve your focus and memory.
• Some people swear by taking nootropics to boost their brainpower.
• Using a nootropic is like giving your brain a turbo boost.