Stimulants

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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)