Which of the following drugs is a stimulant?

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(B) Stimulants are drugs that increase the activity of the central nervous system,leading to increased alertness,energy,and wakefulness.$1$. Amphetami

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Amphetamines

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(B) Stimulants are drugs that increase the activity of the central nervous system,leading to increased alertness,energy,and wakefulness.$1$. Amphetamines are well-known synthetic stimulants that increase the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine.$2$. Barbiturates are depressants that slow down brain activity.$3$. Cocaine is also a stimulant,but in the context of standard biology curriculum questions regarding classification,Amphetamines are the primary example of synthetic stimulants.$4$. Delta-$9-THC$ is the active component of cannabis,which acts as a hallucinogen.Therefore,Amphetamines are classified as stimulants.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Opioids	$I$. By nasal and injection
$Q$. Cannabinoids	$II$. Inhalation and oral ingestion
$R$. Cocaine	$III$. Nasal

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