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Stimulants Stimulants are a type of drug that: Elevate mood Increase feelings of well-being Increase energy Increase alertness Stimulants Examples: Ecstasy Speed Methamphetamines Cocaine Cigarettes Caffeine Physical Effects of Stimulants Increased heart rate, respiration, and/or blood pressure. Sweating Frequent urination dehydration Increased risk of cardiovascular problems How Stimulants Affect the Body http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p65xPzJxHfU More Effects of Stimulants Nervousness Decreased appetite Insomnia (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 Drinks Most contain between 70-200 mg of caffeine Effects: Stimulates Central Nervous System Sense of alertness Raises heart rate Raises blood pressure Dehydration Caffeine Caffeine is a diuretic Diuretic: 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. Depressants Depressants cause a slowing of cognitive and physical functions. Prescription depressants are used to treat things like: Insomnia Anxiety Variety of overstimulation Examples of Depressants Alcohol Benzodiazepines Sleeping medication GHB Rohypnol Marijuana Effects of Depressants Slow body functions such as breathing rate and heart rate Impaired coordination Decreased motor skill/accuracy Sedation Difficulty concentrating Dilated pupils Nausea Combined drug use can lead to more serious complications or even death. The Truth About Alcohol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSkg9LsvZJo References http://www.livestrong.com/article/309477-the-effects- of-alcohol-caffeine-on-dehydration/#ixzz1t3Tx0UEo http://www.livestrong.com/article/131357-stimulantsdepressants/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSkg9LsvZJo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p65xPzJxHfU