stimulants. increase cns activity definition/ description/ origin
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Ch. 23: Drug Use & AbuseSTIMULANTS
STIMULANTS
increase CNS activityDEFINITION/DESCRIPTIO
N/ORIGIN
STIMULANTS
cocaine amphetamines meth caffeine nicotine
NAMES OF SPECIFIC DRUGS IN CATEGORY
STIMULANTS
increased rates: heart, respiration, & BP
headache decreased
appetiteweight loss & malnutrition
stroke heart attack death
PHYSICAL EFFECTS
STIMULANTS
memory loss delirium aggressiveness paranoia depression
PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS
STIMULANTS
weight loss ADD/ADHD
LEGALMEDICAL
USEFOR
HUMANS
STIMULANTS
highly addictive withdrawal is dangerous
(can be fatal)
MISCELLANEOUS
INFO.