Stimulant

Psychoactive drugs, substances that alter and affect brain processing, have many different impacts on psychological and physical behavior. Two different classes of psychoactive drugs, narcotics and stimulants, are commonly abused drugs. Narcotics and stimulants have different effects on the body; however, these effects can be beneficial or adverse depending on the rationale behind utilizing them. Narcotic drugs, such as morphine, are highly addictive. However, morphine is commonly used for…

Cocaine is a naturally occurring chemical found in the leaf of coca plant and it is commonly known as benzoyl-methyl-ecgonine. Biologically cocaine is a strong stimulant, used as a local anesthetic by blocking the conduction of nerves impulses. It is generally snorted, inhaled, or injected directly into the veins of the addict person. Side effects may of cocaine include loss of contact with reality, nervousness, dizziness, an intense feeling of happiness, or agitation. Physical symptoms include…

Doctors should not be able to prescribe as Adderall as a study aid. There is an erroneous belief that stimulants such as Adderall has no harmful physical side effects. “As more students are introduced to these stimulants and acknowledged perceived benefits, the harmful and additive attributes may go unnoticed compared to the benefits students possibly experience” Varga 294). Millions of American college students are perceived to believe that using Adderall as a study aid will improve…

Stimulant Side Effects: Stimulants are the most common prescribed medication. They cause a boost in concentration and attention. However they also cause a high blood pressure which can have long term risks, regular headaches, and stomach pains. They also cause loss of appetite and eating disorders. In some cases, insomnia is also caused as until the dose is gotten at the right times, the effect of the stimulant does not wear off even when it is past sleeping time. Non-Stimulant Side Effects-…

This particular blend of drugs can cause the brain to fall asleep, faltering the capacity of the heart and lung function. (Davis, 2008) Oxycodone ~ Depressant, trade names: OxyContin, Percodan Hydrocodone ~ Stimulant, trade name (combined with acetaminophen): Vicodin Diazepam ~ Stimulant, trade name:…

psychiatric illness among children and adolescents (Stolzer, 2012, p. 5). According to Vitiello et al. (2015), this disorder is typically first diagnosed and treated once the child enters elementary school. Most of these children are prescribed stimulant medication such as, Ritalin and Adderall, to help cope with the struggles of this disorder. According to the DSM-5 manual (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), the diagnosis criterion for ADHD include inattention,…

High doses of some stimulants repeatedly over a short period of time can lead to hostility or feelings of paranoia in some people. Although amphetamine and methamphetamine are considered to be similar in some ways, when it comes to side effects. they are different. Side effects of amphetamine may include: bladder pain, bloody or cloudy urine, difficult, burning, or painful urination, fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse, frequent urge to urinate, and lower back or side pain. From the…

Outtline Title: An Overmedicated Society Thesis: Children are being overmedicated with stimulants as a supposed treatment for ADHD. I. Intro: A. Introduction: A review about the when was ADHD diagnosis defined, consecuetly the use of stimulants to threat it is also revised. B. Thesis: Children are being overmedicated with stimulants as a supposed treatment for ADHD. II. What are the physiological and psychological consequences of overmedication? A. The development of the brain is altered when…

many factors such as stress, school course workload, curiosity, and peer pressure. The most common drugs used for these cases are alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications and over the counter drugs. Adderall is one of the most common abused stimulant. The medical use of Adderall is to effectively treat symptoms of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), and the non-medical use of Adderall on college campuses has led to an unfair advantage in academic studies. With more undergraduate…

greater risk for misusing stimulants. Because stimulants increase wakefulness, suppress appetite and increase focus and attention, they are often abused for weight loss or performance improvement, also being used for recreational purposes. Studies show that adults who’ve been prescribed stimulants as children haven’t had any increase in substance use or abuse patterns. Though, adults and adolescents that start stimulants for ADHD are more prone to the abuse of their stimulants than those…