stimulant

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Of these, about 22,000 hectares are legal -- grown to be chewed as a stimulant, brewed into a tea thought to combat altitude sickness or used in religious rituals.

From Barron's

Before the pandemic, federal regulations required patients to meet a health-care provider in person to be prescribed a stimulant regulated by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

From Washington Post

Coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant, which is widely regarded as safe for healthy adults at about 400 milligrams per day, or roughly the equivalent of four or five cups brewed at home.

From Seattle Times

Caffeine is a stimulant, and alcohol is a depressant that can take the edge off too many espresso shots.

From Washington Post

There’s some concern that regular, long-term use of such stimulant laxatives can cause your colon to lose its normal activity, leading to a dependence.

From Seattle Times