Beyond the high: understanding and addressing the risks of stimulant use disorder
Stimulant drugs are a class of substances that increase alertness, attention, and energy. They primarily affect the central nervous system, leading to enhanced neural activity and increased levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Physiologically, stimulants can have various effects on th...
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Revon Media Sdn Bhd
2024
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| Summary: | Stimulant drugs are a class of substances that increase alertness, attention, and energy. They primarily affect the central nervous system, leading to enhanced neural activity
and increased levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
Physiologically, stimulants can have various effects on the body, including increased heart rate, blood pressure, and elevated mood. Illicit stimulants are among the substances that are often abused for their euphoric effects. Common illicit stimulants include cocaine, a powerful stimulant derived from the coca plant, and methamphetamine, a synthetic stimulant that is chemically like amphetamine. They go by different street names such as ‘ice’, ‘speed,’ and ‘coke.’ |
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