Cocaine and amphetamines are both classified as __________.

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Cocaine and amphetamines are both classified as stimulants because they increase activity and alertness in the brain and body. This is different from depressants, which slow down brain and body functions, and drugs that have both stimulant and depressant properties, such as opioids. While cocaine and amphetamines do have stimulant properties similar to nicotine and caffeine, those are not the only drugs that could be considered stimulants.

Cocaine and Amphetamines Are Both Classified as __________