Stimulants and Depressants

StimulantsStimulants are a type of drug that:

Elevate moodIncrease feelings of well-beingIncrease energyIncrease alertness

StimulantsExamples:

EcstasySpeedMethamphetaminesCocaineCigarettesCaffeine

Physical Effects of StimulantsIncreased heart rate, respiration, and/or

blood pressure.SweatingFrequent urination dehydrationIncreased risk of cardiovascular problems

How Stimulants Affect the Body

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p65xPzJxHfU

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.

Energy DrinksMost contain between 70-200 mg of caffeine

Effects:Stimulates Central Nervous SystemSense of alertnessRaises heart rateRaises blood pressureDehydration

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.

DepressantsDepressants cause a slowing of cognitive and

physical functions.Prescription depressants are used to treat

things like:InsomniaAnxietyVariety of overstimulation

Examples of DepressantsAlcoholBenzodiazepinesSleeping medicationGHBRohypnolMarijuana

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.

The Truth About Alcohol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSkg9LsvZJo

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