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Stimulants include drugs such as methamphetamine, other amphetamines, and cocaine. Stimulant-involved overdose deaths have risen in recent years. View our Stimulant Guide below to learn more about risks, how to identify a stimulant overdose, and how to access resources for further support or education.

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Division of Overdose Prevention STIMULANT GUIDE

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A Stimulant Guide: Answers to Emerging Questions about Stimulants in the Context of the Overdose Epidemic in the United States. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2022.

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Drug Overdose Deaths Involving Stimulants ― United States, January 2018 ...

Introduction Drug overdose deaths involving stimulants, primarily cocaine and psychostimulants with abuse potential (mostly methamphetamine), have increased substantially in the United States since 2011 (1).

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The Buzz on Energy Drinks | School Nutrition | CDC

An energy drink typically contains large amounts of caffeine, added sugars, other additives, and legal stimulants (guarana, taurine, and L-carnitine). The legal stimulants can increase alertness, attention, energy. They can also increase blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing. Energy drinks are often used by students for an energy boost.

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Manage Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

There is no cure or approved treatment for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. However, some symptoms can be treated or managed. Taking these actions may provide some relief for people's worst symptoms and improve quality of life. Unfortunately, these strategies may not be effective for everyone who has ME/CFS.

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Traveling with Prohibited or Restricted Medications

This website focuses on narcotics and psychotropics (such as stimulants, sedatives, or hallucinogens) and countries' specific entry requirements. Included on the website are medications that are strictly prohibited and, for medications that are restricted but not prohibited, what paperwork is needed to enter a country.

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Vital Signs: Characteristics of Drug Overdose Deaths ...

This report describes characteristics of drug overdose deaths that involved opioids and stimulants during 2019 and how changes to prevention, treatment, and response strategies could help prevent overdose deaths.

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Products - Data Briefs - Number 522 - December 2024

Overdoses involving synthetic opioids (fentanyl, for example) and stimulants (cocaine and methamphetamine, for example) have also risen in the past few years (1).

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Treatment of ADHD | Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | CDC

Stimulants are the best-known and most widely used ADHD medications. Between 70-80% of children with ADHD have fewer ADHD symptoms when taking these fast-acting medications.

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Disrupted Access to Prescription Stimulant Medications Could Increase ...

Summary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to inform public health officials, clinicians, and affected patients, their families, and caregivers about potential disrupted access to care among individuals taking prescription stimulant medications and possible increased risks for injury and overdose. On June 13, 2024 ...