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Excitatory drug

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An excitatory drug is a substance that enhances neural firing and increases the activity of neurons in the brain, leading to increased communication between cells.

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