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Stimulants
Stimulants
L Dopamine
Serotonin
Methamphetamin
Amphetamines
Amphetamines
Amphetamines closely
mimic the chemical
structure and effects of
adrenalin (epinephrine)
and are known as
sympathomimetic
drugs.
Amphetamines
Amphetamines
constrict arteries, increase perspiration
activity, and stimulate brain activity.
increase heart rate and blood pressure.
increase wakefulness, restlessness,
agitation and insomnia.
Amphetamines
Harmful effects of
amphetamines
Nicotine
Found in tobacco
Vasoconstrictor
Increases blood
pressure
Highly addictive
Nicotine
Nicotine and
Tobacco Smoking
In addition to nicotine,
poisonous tobacco smoke
also results in
(1) Reduced oxygen in
the blood due to a high
concentration of CO
(2) Increased exposure to
several carcinogens
Nicotine and
Tobacco Smoking
Tobacco smoking is
associated with the
increased risk of
(1) lung cancer
(2) emphysema
(3) cancer of the larynx
and mouth
(4) heart disease
(5)chronic bronchitis
Caffeine
Caffeine is a mild
stimulant and a
weak diuretic.
It is found in coffee,
tea and some other
beverages
Caffeine
Caffeine
stimulates the
central
nervous
system
increases the
rates of
cellular
metabolism.
Caffeine
Caffeine stimulates
the central
nervous system
heart, kidneys,
lungs and arteries
Increases blood
supply to the heart
and brain.
Enhances
alertness, well
being motivation,
and concentration.
Caffeine
In small amounts
caffeine is considered
relatively harmless.
Stimulates
respiration
Vasoconstrictor potential use in the
treatment of
migraines.
Effects of Caffeine
In large quantities it
may cause
sleeplessness.
Prolonged
consumption may
lead to tolerance but
no physical addiction
Hallucinogens
Hallucinogens are
substances that alter
sensory processing in the
brain,
causing perceptual
disturbances,
changes in thought processing,
and depersonalization
What is marijuana?
Marijuana is a grey
or green mixture of
dried flowers and
leaves from the
Cannabis sativa, or
hemp plant.
Marijuana is
actually smoked as
a cigarette (called a
joint or a nail) or in
a pipe or a bong.
Recently it has
appears in cigars,
called blunts.
Endocrine System
Lungs
Immune System
Reproductive System