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 #Central nervous system stimulants
 * 1) Narcotic analgesics
 * 2) Anabolic steroids.

Some of the ergogenic aids very commonly used are

AMPHETAMINE: This is synthetic alkaloid. It may be taken in the form of tablets or by means of inhales. It is a stimultantstimulant [sic] to central nervous system. It’s effects are increased blood pressure, feeling of alertness, increased breathing rate, peppiness and euphoria. It also causes sleeplessness. It is an extremely dangerous drug.

ANABOLIC STEROIDS: Androgenic hormones are basically a product of the male testes. It stimulates male characteristics. It is dangerous to use this drug.

ASPARATATES: It is aspartic acid. It is one of the fundamental amino acids. It is used for abolition