作者:isaac Drummond 4 年以前
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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)