Stimulants 101
This substance, often used recreationally, is a common stimulant that can cause increased alertness and euphoria.
What is cocaine?
This is the active ingredient in cannabis that causes its psychoactive effects.
What is THC?
This neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for mood regulation and is affected by both stimulants and cannabis.
What is serotonin?
Using stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamine can increase heart rate and blood pressure, leading to this serious cardiovascular event.
What is a heart attack?
When the body requires more of a substance to achieve the same effects, this is known as:
What is tolerance?
his stimulant is a prescription drug commonly used to treat ADHD.
What is Adderall?
This is the primary way cannabis is commonly consumed.
What is smoking?
Stimulants flood the brain with this neurotransmitter, leading to the feeling of intense pleasure and increased energy.
What is dopamine?
Smoking cannabis can cause damage to this organ, leading to symptoms like coughing and bronchitis.
What is the lungs?
These are the psychological and physical cravings that can occur when someone becomes dependent on a substance.
What is dependence?
This stimulant, which is illegal and highly addictive, is known for causing severe physical and psychological dependence.
What is methamphetamine?
Long-term cannabis use, especially in adolescents, can lead to problems with this cognitive function.
What is memory?
Chronic use of stimulants can impair this system, leading to issues like anhedonia (the inability to feel pleasure).
What is the dopamine system?
Methamphetamine use can lead to this serious respiratory condition, often caused by smoking.
What is lung damage?
This is one of the most common withdrawal symptoms from stimulants, involving feelings of fatigue and a lack of motivation.
What is depression?
Stimulants, like cocaine and methamphetamine, increase the release of this neurotransmitter, leading to feelings of euphoria.
What is dopamine?
Cannabis use can lead to this mental health disorder in individuals who are genetically predisposed.
What is schizophrenia?
Cannabis affects the endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for regulating various functions, including memory and mood.
What is the endocannabinoid system?
Chronic cannabis use can lead to this condition, characterized by a lack of motivation and disengagement from personal goals.
What is amotivational syndrome?
Cannabis withdrawal typically results in these symptoms, which are much less severe than stimulant withdrawal.
What is irritability and insomnia?
Chronic use of stimulants can damage this part of the brain, impairing memory, learning, and impulse control.
What is the dopamine system or the prefrontal cortex?
While cannabis is legal in some areas, studies suggest that it may increase the risk of developing this condition, especially in teenagers.
What is psychosis?
Long-term stimulant use can disrupt this neurotransmitter system, contributing to symptoms like paranoia and anxiety.
What is the serotonin system?
Long-term stimulant use, especially through smoking crack cocaine, can cause significant damage to this system.
What is the respiratory system?
This withdrawal symptom, common in stimulant use, often leads to relapse as the individual seeks to avoid feeling emotionally drained.
What is fatigue?