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Stimulants

Stimulants. CNS Stimulants. Drugs classified as stimulants. Amphetamines. Caffeine. Cocaine. Two main forms- powered cocaine (AKA ‘coke’ or ‘blow’ can be snorted or injected), and crack cocaine (AKA ‘crack’ or ‘rock’ can be smoked)

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Stimulants

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  1. Stimulants

  2. CNS Stimulants

  3. Drugs classified as stimulants

  4. Amphetamines

  5. Caffeine

  6. Cocaine • Two main forms- powered cocaine (AKA ‘coke’ or ‘blow’ can be snorted or injected), and crack cocaine (AKA ‘crack’ or ‘rock’ can be smoked) • Illegal psychoactive drug made from the leaves of the coca tree • Advocated by Freud until he learned of the addictiveness • Powerful negative effects on heart, brain and emotions

  7. Nicotine

  8. Prescription drugs • Used to treat: • Conditions characterized by lack of adrenic stimulation such as narcolepsy and neonatal apnea • ADHD • Obesity • Tablets/capsules

  9. Therapeutic uses of stimulants

  10. Neurological effects of stimulant use • The use of stimulants increases the release of dopamine in the brain

  11. Physiological effects of stimulant use

  12. Withdrawal symptoms

  13. Long term health risks

  14. Signs and symptoms of stimulant abuse/dependence

  15. Activity Answer the following questions to help you decide if you might have an addiction to stimulants. • Did you think convincing your doctor that you have ADHD was a good idea because it seemed like an easy way to obtain a drug legally? • Have you been taking a prescription stimulant for a long period of time? • Have you tried quitting, but can’t? • Do you have thoughts or beliefs that your loved ones consider bizarre? • Are you able to preform tasks at a high rate of speed? • Do you have a hard time sleeping? • Is your mood elevated while on the drug, only to crash into a deep depression when you don’t have any? • Have you thought or talked about hurting yourself or others? If these things describe you, then please get some help for yourself before it’s too late.

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