Stimulants—
What are stimulants?
As the name suggests, stimulantsincrease alertness, attention,
and energy, as well as elevate
blood pressure, heart rate,
and respiration. Stimulants
historically were used to treat
asthma and other respiratory
problems, obesity, neurological
disorders, and a variety of other
ailments. But as their potential
for abuse and addiction became
apparent, the medical use of
stimulants began to wane. Now,
stimulants are prescribed to treat
only a few health conditions,
including ADHD, narcolepsy, and
occasionally depression—in those
who have not responded to other
treatments.
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