Stimulants are a group of substances that stimulate the body's central nervous system (CNS). It incorporates most legal and illegal sources which introduce chemicals into your body, typically characterized by their effects of speeding up the whole CNS.
Amphetamines are stimulants, but they are a certain specific type due to their distinct characteristics and attributes. Amphetamines do stimulate the CNS, but are much more powerful than say, caffeine. Amps (mainly dextroamphetamines) act on the dopaminergic and norepinephrinergic systems of the brain - increasing the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine. Amphetamines are controlled substances in the United States because of their higher potential for abuse. "On the streets", amphetamines are commonly referred to as "speed". (No, methamphetamine is not the true speed! - Common misconception...) Studies have also been done recently in attempts to further prove that amphetamines can possibly cause chemical dependency in the body.
A simple analogy:
Stimulant is to amphetamine, as tool is to hammer.
(General : specific, general : specific)
A hammer is a tool, but a tool is not always a hammer. Same with stimulants and amps. Amphetamines are stimulants, but not every stimulant is an amphetamine.
Hope this answers your question, mate :)
2007-02-21 15:27:59
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answered by amanwithaplan 3
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No. Alprazolam is a benzodiazapan. What is Xanax? Xanax is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression. Xanax may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. Medically speaking, amphetamines are used for ADHD and other uses as well
2016-04-10 08:23:41
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answered by Anonymous
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I will try to keep it simple. Your metabolism is basically the rate at which your body burns calories to create energy. So the faster your metabolism, the faster you burn calories and the easier it is to lose unwanted weight. To boost your metabolism naturally you just need to eat the right foods.
You can sit down and literally eat a 1,000-calorie dinner and yet be absolutely starving just a few hours later and the reason is simple: Because your body didnt get what it needed in those 1,000 calories so it sends signals to your brain telling you to ingest more calories and thus, the late-night cravings. That means that the surest way to end those late-night cravings and keep your weight loss goals on track is to eat a more balanced, nutritious diet that actually gives your body what it needs.
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2014-09-25 03:55:36
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answered by Anonymous
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stimulants are a general class of drugs that include cocaine, caffeine and amphetamines.
2007-02-19 21:07:09
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answered by Anonymous
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