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CNS Stimulants Fact Sheet . BY: Vanessa Kintzler. Facts. In the United States, 16.2 percent of pregnant teens age 15 to 17 have use an illicit drug in 2009-2010
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CNS Stimulants Fact Sheet BY: Vanessa Kintzler
Facts • In the United States, 16.2 percent of pregnant teens age 15 to 17 have use an illicit drug in 2009-2010 • In 2011, a NIDA-funded study reported the following percentages of 8th, 9th, 10th and 12th graders had abused these drugs at least once in the past year
What are Stimulants? • A CNS stimulant, also known as psychomotor stimulants or uppers • Are a class of drugs that speed up physical and mental processes. They temporarily make patients feel more alert and improve mood
Type of Stimulants • Cocaine • Methamphetamine • Amphetamies • Methyphenidate • Nicotine • MDMA (Ecstasy) • Caffeine • Diet Pills • Ritalin
Therapeutic Uses of Prescription Stimulants • Treat medical conditions such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) • Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) • Narcolepsy • Appetite suppressant
Neurological Effects • Changes the way the brain functions and may lead to severe memory loss • Stimulants impair the ability of specific brain circuits to change in response to experiences
Physiological Effects • Increased Alertness • Heightened Awareness • Agitation • Upset stomach • Headache • Dehydration • Euphoria • Feelings of invincibility • Exaggerated sense of ability • Hostility • Anger • Panic
Withdrawal Effects • Fatigue • Depression • Nightmares • Headaches • Profuse sweating • Muscle cramps • Hunger • Restlessness • Sleep problems • Hallucinations • Whole body tremors • Seizures • Dehydration • Weakness
Health Risks • High blood pressure • Difficulty breathing • Irregular heartbeat • Behavioral and cognitive deficits • Heart failure • Chronic sleep problems • Panic attacks/seizures
Signs and Symptoms • Loss of appetite • Increased levels of anxiety • Episodes of crying for no real reason • Depersonalization • Weight loss • Dizziness • Headaches • Irritability • Facial tics • Feelings of restlessness • Body shakes or trembling • Panic attacks • Mood swings • Feelings of depression • Paranoia
References • http://www.wellness.com/reference/conditions/cns-stimulants • http://www.enotes.com/central-nervous-system-stimulants-reference/central-nervous-system-stimulants-171820 • http://alcoholrehab.com/alcohol-rehab/central-nervous-system-stimulants/ • http://www.health.am/psy/more/central_nervous_system_cns_stimulant_use_disorders/ • http://www.ipass.net/a1idpirat/Drug_Withdrawal_Treatment.html • http://www.wellness.com/reference/conditions/cns-stimulants/symptoms-and-causes
References Continued • http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_stim1.php • http://www.pamf.org/teen/risk/drugs/stimulants/ • http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/stimulants-for-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder • http://www.theantidrug.com/drug-information/otc-prescription-drug-abuse/prescription-drug-rx-abuse/stimulant-abuse.aspx • http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_stim1.php • http://www.ehow.com/facts_4912261_psychological-effects-stimulants.html