CNS Stimulants

Amphetamines and Amphetamine-Like Stimulants:

• Amphetamine (e.g., Adderall)

• Methamphetamine (e.g., Desoxyn; also illicit crystal meth)

• Lisdexamfetamine (e.g., Vyvanse)

• 4-FA (4-Fluoroamphetamine)

• 2-FMA (2-Fluoromethamphetamine)

• 3-FMA (3-Fluoromethamphetamine)

Methylphenidate-Based Stimulants:

• Methylphenidate (e.g., Ritalin, Concerta)

• Dexmethylphenidate (e.g., Focalin)

• Ethylphenidate (Methylphenidate analog)

Modafinil-Like Eugeroics (Wakefulness-Promoting Agents):

• Modafinil (e.g., Provigil)

• Armodafinil (e.g., Nuvigil)

Synthetic Cathinones (Bath Salts):

• 4-CMC (4-Chloromethcathinone; Clephedrone)

• Mephedrone (4-MMC)

• Methylone (bk-MDMA)

• Butylone

• Dimethylone

• 3-MMC (3-Methylmethcathinone)

• Eutylone (Synthetic cathinone)

• Hexen (N-Ethylhexedrone)

• MDPV (Methylenedioxypyrovalerone)

• α-PVP (Alpha-Pyrrolidinopentiophenone; “Flakka”)

• α-PHP (Alpha-Pyrrolidinohexiophenone)

Entactogens/Empathogens:

• MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine; “Ecstasy” or “Molly”)

• MDA (Methylenedioxyamphetamine; significantly more psychedelic than MDMA)

Miscellaneous Stimulants:

• Ephedrine (Found in some asthma medications; sometimes misused)

• Benzedrex (Propylhexedrine; found in nasal inhalers)

Cocaine and Coca-Derived Stimulants:

• Cocaine (Illicit; derived from coca leaves)

CNS Stimulants are substances like caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines (e.g., Adderall, methamphetamine), cocaine, and prescription medications such as Ritalin that increase alertness, energy, and focus by enhancing central nervous system activity. They can boost concentration, elevate mood, and improve physical performance but also carry risks like elevated heart rate and blood pressure, anxiety, insomnia, and potential addiction.