Caffeine
What are the main effects of caffeine?
What is increased heart rate and blood pressure, alertness, and focus
What type of drug is Ritalin?
What is a stimulant
What type of drug is adderall?
What is a stimulant
What is tobacco?
What are the main effects of it?
What is Induces a altered state of consciousness, sensory “synesthesia”, and emotional breakthroughs
What are the side effects of caffeine?
What is anxiety, tremors, insomnia, and palpitations
What are the main effects of Ritalin?
What is increased focus and alertness, decreased impulsivity
What neurotransmitters does it stimulate?
What is dopamine and norepinephrine
What other vegetables contain small amounts of nicotine?
What is tomatoes and eggplants
What are the cons of psychedelics?
What is Risk of “Bad Trips” (extreme panic), potential to trigger underlying psychosis/schizophrenia in people
What is Adenosine receptors
What are the two things Ritalin is used to treat?
What is ADHD and narcolepsy
What is insomnia, loss of appetite, headaches, dizziness, dry mouth
What are the side effects of nicotine
What is highly addictive, increased blood pressure, reduced REM sleep
What is the main neurotransmitter it targets?
How many pounds of caffeine does the average American consume in a year?
What is 0.11-0.17 lbs
When was Ritalin first synthesized?
What is 1944?
What are the biggest risks of using adderall?
What is high potential for abuse, dependence, and cardiovascular issues
How is nicotine consumed as a nootropic?
What is gum, patches, or nasal spray
What is the name of the main receptor is targets?
What is 5-HT2A
What are the two main neurotransmitters released from the consumption of caffeine?
What is dopamine and norepinephrine
Who was Ritalin named after?
Who is "Rita" the chemist's wife that created Ritalin
What is adderall a combonation of?
What is amphetamine and dextroamphetamine
What is the main receptor that nicotine binds too?
What is nicotinic acetylcholine receptors
The use of psychedelics has been more successful in treating long term smokers and helping them quit more than what typical treatment?
What is nicotine patches