1 Infections (rare causes of acute pancreatitis) - examples of bacterial infections include: Salmonellosis, a type of food poisoning caused by the bacterium Salmonella, or Legionnaires' disease, an infection caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila found in plumbing, shower heads and water-storage tanks.
Stimulants are drugs that speed up the activity of the central nervous system. Stimulants are useful in treating many medical conditions, including ADHD, narcolepsy, asthma, obesity, and depression. There are several types of stimulants, including caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, amphetamines, and methamphetamines.
Central Nervous System Stimulants. Central nervous system (CNS) stimulants speed up mental and physical processes in the body. This can be useful in the treatment of certain medical conditions. The properties of this type of drug also make it attractive to recreational drug users.