Central Nervous System Stimulants

"Central Nervous System Stimulants" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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A loosely defined group of drugs that tend to increase behavioral alertness, agitation, or excitation. They work by a variety of mechanisms, but usually not by direct excitation of neurons. The many drugs that have such actions as side effects to their main therapeutic use are not included here.

Descriptor ID	D000697
MeSH Number(s)	D27.505.696.282 D27.505.954.427.220
Concept/Terms	Central Nervous System Stimulants Central Nervous System Stimulants Central Stimulants Stimulants, Central Analeptics Analeptics Analeptic Drugs Drugs, Analeptic Analeptic Agents Agents, Analeptic

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Central Nervous System Stimulants".

Chemicals and Drugs [D]
Chemical Actions and Uses [D27]
Pharmacologic Actions [D27.505]
Physiological Effects of Drugs [D27.505.696]
Central Nervous System Stimulants [D27.505.696.282]
Therapeutic Uses [D27.505.954]
Central Nervous System Agents [D27.505.954.427]
Central Nervous System Stimulants [D27.505.954.427.220]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is related to "Central Nervous System Stimulants".

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Central Nervous System Stimulants".

Central Nervous System Stimulants
Aphrodisiacs
Appetite Stimulants
Convulsants

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Bar chart showing 162 publications over 28 distinct years, with a maximum of 15 publications in 2007 and 2009

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1997	2	0	2
1998	1	0	1
2000	0	2	2
2001	1	0	1
2002	2	1	3
2003	5	2	7
2004	1	0	1
2005	6	1	7
2006	7	2	9
2007	10	5	15
2008	4	3	7
2009	12	3	15
2010	5	1	6
2011	4	2	6
2012	5	1	6
2013	6	3	9
2014	9	2	11
2015	6	2	8
2016	12	0	12
2017	4	2	6
2018	1	1	2
2019	5	1	6
2020	3	2	5
2021	4	0	4
2022	4	0	4
2023	1	0	1
2024	2	1	3
2025	3	0	3

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Garcia V, Collins SA, Hernandez E, Cruz A, Vasquez A, Sweeney AM, Perez RA, Brito BN, Morera OF, Casta?eda E. A proposed mechanism for amphetamine-induced behavioral sensitization involving the vesicular monoamine transporter. Brain Res. 2025 Oct 15; 1865:149848.

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Carlo WA, Eichenwald EC, Carper BA, Bell EF, Keszler M, Patel RM, S?nchez PJ, Goldberg RN, D'Angio CT, Van Meurs KP, Hibbs AM, Ambalavanan N, Cosby SS, Newman NS, Vohr BR, Walsh MC, Das A, Ohls RK, Fuller J, Rysavy MA, Ghavam S, Brion LP, Puopolo KM, Moore R, Baack ML, Colaizy TT, Baserga M, Osman AF, Merhar SL, Poindexter BB, DeMauro SB, Kumar V, Cotten CM. Extended Caffeine for Apnea in Moderately Preterm Infants: The MoCHA Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2025 06 24; 333(24):2154-2163.

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Syvertsen J, Cabral A, Knaap E, Rey S, Pollini RA. The emergence of fentanyl in a stimulant landscape: Un/intentional use, social relations, and developing communities of care. Int J Drug Policy. 2025 Jun; 140:104807.

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Bishop JR, Zhou C, Gaedigk A, Krone B, Kittles R, Cook EH, Newcorn JH, Stein MA. Dopamine Transporter and CYP2D6 Gene Relationships with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment Response in the Methylphenidate and Atomoxetine Crossover Study. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2024 12; 34(10):458-469.

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Nakamoto M, Onoye J, Kiyokawa M, Takeshita J, Lu B. Methamphetamine Use in Psychiatric Emergency Services and Among Asian American and Pacific Islander Populations. J Addict Med. 2024 Nov-Dec 01; 18(6):657-662.

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Wiegers E, Garner A, Jusko M, Smith JN, Campez M, Greiner A, Gnagy E, Pelham WE, Raiker J. The Impact of Stimulant Medication on the Relation Between Working Memory and Activity Level in ADHD. Res Child Adolesc Psychopathol. 2024 09; 52(9):1357-1368.

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Merrill BM, Macphee FL, Burrows-MacLean L, Coles EK, Wymbs BT, Chacko A, Walker K, Wymbs F, Garefino A, Robb Mazzant J, Gnagy EM, Waxmonsky JG, Massetti GM, Waschbusch DA, Fabiano GA, Pelham WE. Single and Combined Effects of Multiple Intensities of Behavioral Modification and Methylphenidate for Children with ADHD in the Home Setting. Res Child Adolesc Psychopathol. 2023 10; 51(10):1481-1495.

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Anastario M, Firemoon P, Rodriguez AM, Wade C, Prokosch C, Rink E, Wagner E. A Pilot Study of Polysubstance Use Sequences across the Lifespan among Assiniboine and Sioux People Who Use Injection Drugs. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 12 29; 20(1).

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Pelham WE, Altszuler AR, Merrill BM, Raiker JS, Macphee FL, Ramos M, Gnagy EM, Greiner AR, Coles EK, Connor CM, Lonigan CJ, Burger L, Morrow AS, Zhao X, Swanson JM, Waxmonsky JG, Pelham WE. The effect of stimulant medication on the learning of academic curricula in children with ADHD: A randomized crossover study. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2022 May; 90(5):367-380.

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Harawa NT, Schrode KM, Daniels J, Javanbakht M, Hotton A, Makgoeng S, Ragsdale A, Schneider J, Fujimoto K, Bolan R, Gorbach P. Factors predicting incarceration history and incidence among?Black and Latino men who have sex with men (MSM)?residing in a major urban center. PLoS One. 2022; 17(3):e0265034.

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