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Stimulants

Stimulants are substances that increase the activity of the nervous system, leading to heightened alertness, increased energy, and euphoria. They come in various forms, including prescription amphetamines, methamphetamine, cocaine, and khat.

Stimulants

Stimulants

Legality

Illegal types
Use of any prescription amphetamine without proper prescription
Crystal Meth
cocaine
Prescription
Amphetamines

Routes of Usage

Injection
Liquified Methamphetamine Salts
Pill ingestion
Inhalation (smoking)
Snorting
All forms can be snorted

Types of Stimulants

Methamphetamine
Desoxyn
Crystal Methamphetamine
Khat
Cocaine
Powder Cocaine
Crack Cocaine
Prescription Amphetamines
Metadate
Focalin
Concerta/Ritilin
Adderall
Methylphenidate
Dextroamphetamine

Function in Body

Increases the amount of norepinephrine present in the brain
Norepinephrine effects

Blood sugar

Breathing rate

Blood pressure

Heart rate

Metabolized by liver, hydration is vital when using stimulants or liver failure is possible
When in the blood stream, Stimulants increase heart rate
Stimulants react heavily with Dopamine receptors in the brain

Effects on Body

euphoria
increased speed of bodily functions
quickened reflexes
reduced hyperactivity/calming
Focus

Treatments of Prescription Amphetamines

Narcolepsy
ADHD
ADD
Weight loss

Concerns

Long term
Anxiety
Depression
Heart failure
liver disease
psychosis
Insomnia
cardiovascular disease
Short term
Anorexia Nervosa
Death
paranoia
Tachycardia (fast heartbeat)