psychostimulant
[/ˌsaɪkoʊˈstɪmjələnt/]
nounpl: psychostimulants
psicoestimulante
1. a substance or medication that increases alertness, attention, and energy by stimulating the central nervous system
Caffeine is a common psychostimulant found in coffee and tea.
A cafeína é um psicoestimulante comum encontrado em café e chá.
2. a pharmaceutical drug used to treat attention deficit disorders, narcolepsy, or depression
The doctor prescribed a psychostimulant to help manage the patient's ADHD symptoms.
O médico prescreveu um psicoestimulante para ajudar a controlar os sintomas de TDAH do paciente.
In Brazil and the USA, psychostimulants are primarily discussed in medical and psychiatric contexts, particularly regarding ADHD treatment in children and adults. The term is technical and mainly used by healthcare professionals. There has been increasing public awareness and discussion about both legitimate medical use and abuse potential of these substances, especially in educational settings where performance enhancement is sought.
NYC Slang
uppers (colloquial/informal slang for stimulant drugs)
Related Idioms & Phrases
on psychostimulants (meaning: unusually energetic or hyperactive)
psychostimulant abuse (referring to misuse of these medications)
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