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A stimulant is a drug that stimulates the central nervous system, increasing arousal, attention and endurance. Stimulants are used in psychiatry to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. Because the medications can be addictive, patients with a history of drug abuse are typically monitored closely or treated with a non-stimulant.
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) – a pro-drug stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and binge eating disorder; Vyvanse is converted into Dexedrine in vivo; Viibryd – an antidepressant of the serotonin modulator and stimulators class; Vivactil (protriptyline) an antidepressant also used in the treatment of nerve pain
This is a list of psychiatric medications used by psychiatrists and other physicians to treat mental illness or distress. The list is ordered alphabetically according to the condition or conditions, then by the generic name of each medication. The list is not exhaustive and not all drugs are used regularly in all countries.
Cocaine is a stimulant but is not normally prescribed therapeutically for its stimulant properties, although it sees clinical use as a local anesthetic, in particular in ophthalmology. [153] Most cocaine use is recreational and its abuse potential is high (higher than amphetamine), and so its sale and possession are strictly controlled in most ...
There are six major classes of psychiatric medications: Antidepressants treat disorders such as clinical depression, dysthymia, anxiety, eating disorders, and borderline personality disorder. [25] Stimulants, used to treat disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, and for weight reduction.
Additionally, family shame is also a predictor of avoiding treatment. Research showed that people with psychiatric diagnoses were more likely to avoid services if they believed family members would have a negative reaction to said services. [71] Hence, public stigma can influence self-stigma, which has been shown to decrease treatment involvement.
stimulant Coca, leaves and any salt, compound, derivative or preparation of coca leaves [7] [note 1] 9041 stimulant Cocaine, and its salts, isomers, derivatives and salts of isomers and derivatives [7] [note 1] 9180 stimulant Ecgonine, and its salts, isomers, derivatives and salts of isomers and derivatives [7] [note 1] 9670 opiate
The behavioral response to stimulants in children is similar regardless of whether they have ADHD or not. [37] Stimulant medication is an effective treatment [38] for adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder [39] [40] although the response rate may be lower for adults than children. [41]