Stimulants

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a brand name for a drug containing amphetamine, used as a stimulant

  • The doctor prescribed Benzedrine to help with my narcolepsy.
  • I took some Benzedrine to stay awake during the long drive.
  • I heard some people use Benzedrine as a study drug.
  • His energy was like he had taken a dose of Benzedrine.

noun a brand name for a prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy

  • Dexedrine is a prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
  • My friend takes Dexedrine to help him focus better in school.
  • I heard some students use Dexedrine as a study drug to stay awake and alert during exams.
  • Taking Dexedrine felt like a magic potion that boosted my productivity and energy levels.

noun a synthetic compound used as a stimulant and appetite suppressant, especially in the form of its hydrochloride salt

  • The doctor prescribed Methedrine to help treat the patient's narcolepsy.
  • I heard Methedrine can give you a lot of energy, but it's not safe to use without a prescription.
  • Some people use Methedrine as a study drug to help them stay awake and focused.
  • His love for adventure was like a dose of Methedrine, always keeping him on the edge of excitement.

noun a condition resulting from excessive consumption of caffeine, characterized by nervousness, irritability, restlessness, and insomnia

  • Caffeinism is a condition that results from excessive consumption of caffeine.
  • I think I might have caffeinism from drinking too much coffee.
  • Dude, you need to cut back on the caffeine or you'll get caffeinism.
  • His obsession with work had turned into a kind of caffeinism, always needing that extra boost to keep going.