Stimulants
Cocaine
Uses
Medicinal
local anesthesia
Recreational
increase performance
Effects
CNS stimulation
affects catecholamine receptors
Administration
inhalation
intravenous
smoking
Concerns
acute toxicity
overdose
insomnia
use during pregnancy
"crack babies"
chronic toxicity
heart palpitations & arrhythmias
damaged mucous membranes (snorting)
physical withdrawal symptoms
strong addiction
How it Works
blocks reuptake of neurotransmitters
Regulation
United States
Schedule II
physician prescription non-refillable
not legal,
Oregon
illegal to sell
decriminalized- $100 fine for user amount
Common Forms
Cocaine Hydrochloride (powder)
Coca paste
Crack
Amphetamine
Uses
Medicinal
narcolepsy
weight control
ADHD
depression thehrapy
Recreational
increase soldier performance
How it Works
stimulates release of neurotransmitters
Administration
pill ingestion
injravenous injection
snorting
inhalation
Concerns
Acute toxicity
paranoia
increase blood sugar
increased blood pressure
increase heart rate
increase breathing
chronic toxicity
chronic psychosis
addiction
withdrawal
convulsions
severe anxiety
Effects
dilates bronchioles
stimulates sympathetic branch of ANS
Regulation
United States
Schedule II
medically legal
physician prescription non-refillable
Oregon
decriminalization- $100 fine for user amounts
Illegal to sell
Common Forms
prescription
Ritalin
Dexedrine
Focalin
Dextroamphetamine
Adderall
methamphetamine
Crystal meth
Desoxyn
Khat
Uses
recreational
to lift mood
medicinal
diabetes
fatigue
male infertility
stomach ulcers
traditional
chewed by Eastern Africans
How it Works
increase dopamine release and slow reuptake
Administration
inhalation
orally ingested in tea
chewed
Concerns
high physcial dependence
possible violent behavior
Effects
reduce catecholaminergic synapse receptors
Regulation
Africa
banned for use
Jordan
Turkey
legal
Djibouti
Kenya
Yemen
Somalia
Ethiopia
United States
no medical use
Schedule I
Common Forms
leaves/shoots wrapped in banana leaves