Stimulants
This system is mainly affected by stimulants
What is sympathetic nervous system?
This body system is slowed by depressants.
What is the central nervous system?
Steroids are often misused to improve performance in this area.
What is athletics or sports performance?
Inhalants enter the body through this system.
What is the respiratory system?
These drugs are used to relive pain and can cause reaxtion and drowsiness.
What are narcotics?
Caffeine
What stimulant is found in coffee, tea, and soda?
This legal depressant is found in beer, wine, and liquor.
What is alcohol?
What is injection?
This short term effect causes dizziness and confusion.
What is being lightheaded?
This occurs when someone stops using narcotics suddenly a lot of use.
What is withdrawal?
A commen short term effect of stimulant use, causing people to feel more awake.
What is increased alertness?
This feeling of calm or drowsiness is commonly caused by depressants.
What is relaxation?
What is increased muscle mass?
This is why inhalants are especially dangerous for teens.
What is brain development still occurring?
Sharing needles while using narcotics can spread this type of disease.
What are blood borne diseases?
This mental health issue can be worsened by stimulant use.
What is anxiety?
Using depressants in large amounts can cause this dangerous condition.
What is overdose?
This cardiovascular risk is linked to steroid abuse.
What are heart problems?
Inhalants ca permanently damage this vital organ responsible for thinking and memory.
What is the brain?
This narcotic effect can suppress breathing during sleep.
What is respiratory suppression?
This describes how stimulant misuse can change brain chemistry over time.
What is addiction?
Chronic depressant use can cause lasting damage to this organ.
What is the liver?
Steroids can cause this lasting change to mood and behavior.
What is increased aggression?
Repeated inhalant use can led to this condition where more of the substance is needed.
What is tolerance?
This term describes the natural chemical in the brain that narcotics mimic to relieve pain.
What are endorphins?