CNS depressants can even cause death. The abuse of stimulants‚ like ADHD drugs‚ may cause heart failure‚ or even seizures. These risks increase when stimulants are mixed with other medicines or OTC medication like certain cold medicines. Too much of a stimulant medication can lead a person to develop a very high body temperature or cause the heart to beat irregularly. Several high doses may cause an abuser to be aggressive or paranoid. Stimulant abuse might not lead to physical dependence and withdrawal
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prescription drugs for the first time are women‚ ‚and about a third were aged 12-17. Prescription drug abuse is highest among young adults‚ ages 18-25. According to the NSDUH the most commonly abused prescription drugs are opiods‚ CNS depressants‚ and stimulants. Opiods are prescribed with the intention of helping to reduce/treat serious short term pain‚ chronic pain‚ osteoarthritis‚ and neuropathic pain. Opiods are related to opium‚ a natural pain-killing substance taken from poppy plants. These drugs
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with much of the controversy focused around the increasing use of the drug methylphenidate hydrochloride‚ an amphetamine‚ more popularly known by its trade name "Ritalin‚" as the treatment of choice (Laver-Bradbury‚ 2013). Methylphenidate is a stimulant medication‚ which is believed to act by increasing absorption by the dopamine receptors in the brain‚ which are believed to be faulty in children with ADHD‚ thus calming the child’s impulsivity and enabling them to concentrate more (Poulin‚ 2007)
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imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. 4.Amphetamine salt -is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of ADHD‚ narcolepsy and obesity. 5.Breastfeeding-is the feeding of babies and young children with milk from a woman’s breast.
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Running Head: Amphetamine. Amphetamine (Prescription stimulants) By: Arsenii Maliev Course: SOSC-7011-01 To: Laura Westmaas Introduction Amphetamine was considered one of the main psychoactive agents for a long time. It is widely used to enhance mental and physical performance
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from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350889 “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Stimulant Therapy.” Cleveland Clinic‚ my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-stimulant-therapy. Budur‚ K.‚ Mathews‚ M.‚ Adetunji‚ B.‚ Mathews‚ M.‚ & Mahmud‚ J. (2005‚ July). Non-Stimulant Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Retrieved November 19‚ 2017‚ from
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cardiac activity. The altered cardiac activity‚ measured through heart rate‚ would clue to whether a chemical is having a stimulant or depressant effect‚ or if any effect at all. Marley et. al discusses the effects of stimulants and depressants on the CNS (central nervous system). Research by Marley suggests that depressants tend to slow down activity of the CNS‚ while stimulants enhance over-activity of the CNS. Past literature shows that cardiac activity is autonomous and controlled by the CNS. In
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“The drugging of children for A.D.H.D. has become an epidemic.” (Breggin‚ 2011‚ Para.1). More than five million children between the ages of 3 and 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD (CDC‚ 2012) and almost three million children have been prescribed stimulant medications to treat this disorder (Breggin‚ 2011). Several studies have been done to show the alarming rate of ADHD misdiagnoses in children and the many reasons why. There are also numerous studies showing that ADHD medication can lead to heart
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1/8/14 ENG-105 Elissa Abbott STIMULANTS AND BRAIN BOOSTING Everyone has experienced at one time or an intense need to accomplish more than can be done within 24 hours. Young college and high school students are especially under a great deal of pressure to do their best in an academic setting. Preparing for exams‚ pulling “all-nighters” for finals and even rushing to finish essays are just a small fraction of the everyday demands that they face. It’s easy to lose focus and become distracted
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Do you think perceptions of American Muslims and Muslims in general have changed since 9/11? If yes‚ are these changes justified? Why? If not‚ why do you believe they have not changed? Don’t use artificial stimulants so you can stay up and study longer. Caffeine and other stimulants can wreak havoc with your sleep schedule and your health. Since sleep time is just as important as study time‚ you need to be able to rest when you can. Finding the right balance between studying and sleeping is
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