Stimulants

Concerns

Short term

Tachycardia (fast
heartbeat)

paranoia

Death

Anorexia Nervosa

Long term

cardiovascular disease

Insomnia

psychosis

liver disease

Heart failure

Depression

Anxiety

Treatments of
Prescription Amphetamines

Weight loss

ADD

ADHD

Narcolepsy

Effects on Body

Focus

reduced hyperactivity/calming

quickened reflexes

increased speed of bodily functions

euphoria

Function in Body

Stimulants react heavily with
Dopamine receptors in the brain

When in the blood stream,
Stimulants increase heart rate

Metabolized by liver, hydration is
vital when using stimulants or liver
failure is possible

Increases the amount of norepinephrine
present in the brain

Norepinephrine effects

Heart rate

Blood pressure

Breathing rate

Blood sugar

Types of Stimulants

Prescription Amphetamines

Dextroamphetamine

Methylphenidate

Adderall

Concerta/Ritilin

Focalin

Metadate

Cocaine

Crack Cocaine

Powder Cocaine

Khat

Methamphetamine

Crystal Methamphetamine

Desoxyn

Routes of Usage

Snorting

All forms can be snorted

Inhalation (smoking)

Crack Cocaine

Crystal Methamphetamine

Pill ingestion

Prescription Amphetamines

Injection

Liquified Methamphetamine Salts

Legality

Prescription

Amphetamines

Desoxyn

Illegal types

cocaine

Crystal Meth