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<onlyinclude>'''Stimulation''' can be described as an increase in a person's physical energy levels which are interpreted as encouraging when it comes to wakefulness, movement, performing tasks, talkativeness, and general exercise.<ref>{{cite book | vauthors=((Treatment, C. for S. A.)) | date= 1999 | title=Chapter 2—How Stimulants Affect the Brain and Behavior | publisher=Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US) | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64328/}}</ref>
'''Stimulation''' can be defined as any changes in a person's energy levels which are interpreted as stimulating and encouraging when it comes to movement and physical activities such as running, walking, socializing, dancing, and climbing.


====Variations====
At lower levels, stimulation typically presents itself as encouraged more so than forced. This can be described as feeling distinctly energetic, but in a purely controllable fashion that does not overwhelm the person with involuntary movements should they choose to stop expending large amounts of energy. It is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[motivation enhancement]], [[analysis enhancement]], [[thought acceleration]], [[focus enhancement]], and [[appetite suppression]] in a manner which can result in a distinct increase in the person's overall productivity.
Physical stimulation can be broken into two basic forms:


*'''Forced stimulation''' - This can be described as the effects of increased energy becoming so pronounced that at higher dosages the user will experience uncontrollable physical shaking, jaw clenching and tremors should they choose to ignore the stimulation and remain still.
At higher levels, stimulation typically presents itself as forced more so than encouraged. This can be described as the effects of increased energy becoming so pronounced that the person will be incapable of relaxing and will feel an irresistible urge to perform some sort of physical task. It is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[thought disorganization]], [[focus suppression]], [[memory suppression|short term memory suppression]], [[increased heart rate]], [[teeth grinding]], [[temporary erectile dysfunction]], [[sweating]], and [[dehydration]] in a manner which can lead to lead to a distinct decrease in the person's overall productivity.  
*'''Encouraged stimulation''' - This can be described as feeling extremely energetic but in a purely controllable fashion that does not overwhelm the user with involuntary movements should they choose to stop expending large amounts of energy.  
 
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Stimulation is most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#common|moderate]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[stimulant]] compounds, particularly [[dopaminergic]] stimulants such as [[amphetamine]], [[methylphenidate]], [[MDMA]], and [[cocaine]]. However, it may also occur under the influence of other compounds such as certain [[psychedelic|psychedelics]] and certain [[dissociative|dissociatives]].</onlyinclude>
===Psychoactive substances===
Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include:
{{#ask:[[Category:Psychoactive substance]][[Effect::Stimulation]]|format=ul|Columns=2}}
===Experience reports===
Anecdotal reports which describe this effect within our [[experience index]] include:
{{#ask:[[Category:Experience]][[Effect::Stimulation]]|format=ul|Columns=1}}
===See also===
===See also===
*[[Responsible use]]
*[[Subjective effects index]]
*[[Subjective effects index]]
*[[Psychedelics#Subjective_effects|Psychedelics - Subjective effects]]
*[[Psychedelics#Subjective_effects|Psychedelics - Subjective effects]]
*[[Dissociatives#Subjective_effects|Dissociatives - Subjective effects]]
*[[Dissociatives#Subjective_effects|Dissociatives - Subjective effects]]
*[[Deliriants#Subjective_effects|Deliriants - Subjective effects]]
*[[Deliriants#Subjective_effects|Deliriants - Subjective effects]]
[[category:Physical enhancements]]
===External links===
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stimulation Stimulation (Wikipedia)]
===References===
<references/>
[[Category:Physical]] [[Category:Enhancement]] [[Category:Effect]]

Latest revision as of 04:31, 4 June 2022

Stimulation can be described as an increase in a person's physical energy levels which are interpreted as encouraging when it comes to wakefulness, movement, performing tasks, talkativeness, and general exercise.[1]

At lower levels, stimulation typically presents itself as encouraged more so than forced. This can be described as feeling distinctly energetic, but in a purely controllable fashion that does not overwhelm the person with involuntary movements should they choose to stop expending large amounts of energy. It is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as motivation enhancement, analysis enhancement, thought acceleration, focus enhancement, and appetite suppression in a manner which can result in a distinct increase in the person's overall productivity.

At higher levels, stimulation typically presents itself as forced more so than encouraged. This can be described as the effects of increased energy becoming so pronounced that the person will be incapable of relaxing and will feel an irresistible urge to perform some sort of physical task. It is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as thought disorganization, focus suppression, short term memory suppression, increased heart rate, teeth grinding, temporary erectile dysfunction, sweating, and dehydration in a manner which can lead to lead to a distinct decrease in the person's overall productivity.

Stimulation is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of stimulant compounds, particularly dopaminergic stimulants such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, MDMA, and cocaine. However, it may also occur under the influence of other compounds such as certain psychedelics and certain dissociatives.

Psychoactive substances

Compounds within our psychoactive substance index which may cause this effect include:

... further results

Experience reports

Anecdotal reports which describe this effect within our experience index include:

See also

References

  1. ↑ Treatment, C. for S. A. (1999). Chapter 2—How Stimulants Affect the Brain and Behavior. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US). 
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