Stimulants are drugs that tend to increase central nervous system activation and behavioural activity. Examples of stimulants include caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, and amphetamines. They can produce feelings of energy, wakefulness, and euphoria, but can also have negative side effects such as increased heart rate and blood pressure.

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What Are Stimulants

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What are stimulants

A) drugs derived from opium that are capable of relieving pain
B) drugs that contain ethyl alcohol
C) drugs that tend to increase central nervous system activation and behavioural activity
D) drugs that cause distortions in sensory and perceptual experience

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