Stimulants

Stimulants

Topic

Heard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Jul 2026

Stimulants, also known as psychostimulants or central nervous system stimulants, are a class of psychoactive drugs that temporarily increase alertness, attention, and physical activity. They are widely used to enhance cognitive performance, motivation, and mood, and include both naturally occurring substances like caffeine and nicotine, as well as synthetic compounds like amphetamines and methylphenidate.

Episodes

2
across 2 shows

First heard

Jul 2026

Expert statements

1
1 negative

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What experts have said about Stimulants

1 statement · 1 negative

  1. Andrew David HubermanNegativeSep 14, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Some ADHD stimulants can stunt growth, limit height, and reduce sleep.

    “some of these stimulants we know blunt— stunt growth. Excuse me. They stunt growth. We know this. Okay. They limit ultimate height. They reduce sleep.”

    Listen at 20:14

    Open the episode · “This Is The Culmination Of Everything I Know” - Dr Andrew Huberman #1150

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Episodes

2 episodes featuring Stimulants, newest first

Stimulants · PodLume