Question

Stimulants act on the nervous system to produce which of the following effects?

Options

• Produce sleep and mental relaxation

• Depress the central nervous system

• Cause hallucinations and perceptual distortions

• Increase excitement, alertness, and self-confidence

Answer 1

Stimulants are drugs that stimulate the nervous system, increasing excitement, alertness, and self-confidence. They produce the opposite effect of depressants and sedatives.