True or false
Caffeine is NOT considered a stimulant?
false
What Effect does Stimulants have on sleep?
Causes difficulty sleeping or insomnia
What is a long term effect of stimulant use?
-Dependence
- Reduced motivation
- Emotional flatness without drugs
- Trouble sleeping
The two classes of stimulants are...
Methylphenidate & Amphetamines
Stimulants slow the bodys functions?
False
How do stimulants affect heart rate?
Increases HeartRate
Stimulants increase activity of like dopamine and norepinephrine, which boost attention.
Neurotransmitters
Do stimulants help manage symptoms of ADHD?
YES
Tolerance means the body reacts more strongly to smaller doses over time.
False
How do stimulants affect appetite?
Supresses Appetite
What are the effects of stimulants during the peak?
- maximum focus & energy
- elevated mood
- talkativeness
- anxiety
He developed the drug while working on a treatment for at the University of Berlin
Asthma
Prescription stimulants can be used to treat conditions like ADHD when taken as directed by a doctor.
True
What effect do stimulants have on the central nervous system?
They increase activity in the central nervous system
What are the Crash effects?
-fatigue
- irritability
- low mood
- sadness
- mental “fog”
To much stimulants can cause?
Brain damage, dopamine deficiency, mood swings