STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
DREAMS
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cocaine
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caffeine
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alcohol
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nicotine
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Detailed explanation-1: -Stimulants include caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines and cocaine.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ethanol, the main ingredient in alcohol, is a depressant. Ethanol and other depressants slow down the central nervous system. This is attributed to how they act on the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Detailed explanation-3: -Prescription stimulants used to treat Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Used as a study aid, to stay awake, and to suppress appetites. Prescribed as Adderall®, Concerta®, Dexedrine®, Focalin®, Metadate®, Methylin®, Ritalin®.
Detailed explanation-4: -The stimulants may be divided into three categories based on chemical structure: amphetamine (dextro-amphetamine and levo-amphetamine), methamphetamine and methylphenidate (dextro-methylphenidate and levo-methylphenidate).