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

Some sports gels contain stimulants like caffeine or preservatives like salts.

From Salon

Ephedrine is a stimulant that promotes alertness, squashes appetite and can treat colds.

From Salon

Treatments include therapy and medication, most often stimulants.

From Salon

Ephedrine is a stimulant that provides bursts of energy and mental clarity, and it can stave off sleepiness.

From New York Times