stimulants and depressants
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Stimulants and Depressants. Stimulants. Stimulants are a type of drug that: Elevate mood Increase feelings of well-being Increase energy Increase alertness. Stimulants. Examples: Ecstasy Speed Methamphetamines Cocaine Cigarettes Caffeine . Physical Effects of Stimulants. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Stimulants and Depressants
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StimulantsStimulants are a type of drug that:
Elevate moodIncrease feelings of well-beingIncrease energyIncrease alertness
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StimulantsExamples:
EcstasySpeedMethamphetaminesCocaineCigarettesCaffeine
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Physical Effects of StimulantsIncreased heart rate, respiration, and/or
blood pressure.SweatingFrequent urination dehydrationIncreased risk of cardiovascular problems
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How Stimulants Affect the Body
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p65xPzJxHfU
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More Effects of Stimulants
NervousnessDecreased appetiteInsomnia (inability to sleep)Prolonged stimulant use/abuse can lead to
psychosis, hallucinations and severe emotional distress
Some people can become severely addicted to stimulants, craving it all the time.
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Energy DrinksMost contain between 70-200 mg of caffeine
Effects:Stimulates Central Nervous SystemSense of alertnessRaises heart rateRaises blood pressureDehydration
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CaffeineCaffeine is a diureticDiuretic: a substance that results
in the body producing an increased amount of urine
Our bodies generate ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) needed for water reabsorption diuretics block ADH instead of absorbing water, it is excreted as urine.
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DepressantsDepressants cause a slowing of cognitive and
physical functions.Prescription depressants are used to treat
things like:InsomniaAnxietyVariety of overstimulation
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Examples of DepressantsAlcoholBenzodiazepinesSleeping medicationGHBRohypnolMarijuana
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Effects of DepressantsSlow body functions such as breathing rate and
heart rateImpaired coordinationDecreased motor skill/accuracySedationDifficulty concentratingDilated pupilsNauseaCombined drug use can lead to more serious
complications or even death.
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The Truth About Alcohol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSkg9LsvZJo
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Referenceshttp://www.livestrong.com/article/309477-
the-effects-of-alcohol-caffeine-on-dehydration/#ixzz1t3Tx0UEo
http://www.livestrong.com/article/131357-stimulants-depressants/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSkg9LsvZJo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p65xPzJxHfU