Stimulants Stimulants are the opposite of depressants, instead of slowing down the nervous system, they speed it causing the heart and breathing rate with it. There are four different types of stimulants, one of the can cause a loss of appetite, elevated blood pressure and will cause lung damage. Nicotine is responsible for those risk and much more like insomnia, tremors, heart palpitations and that’s just from smoking. The worse is cigarette smoke, cigarette smoke is linked to deaths from heart disease, chronic lung and respiratory diseases along with other illnesses. Nicotine raises the rate your body converts food into energy, many are scared to quit because they do not want to gain weight, but by continue then they wouldn’t be able to
Justine Morgan (2014) divulge that Nicotine which is contained in e-cigarettes is an addictive drug that affects the brain, nervous system, and the heart. It also increases blood pressure, causes abnormal heart rate and blood clotting, a leading factor to stroke. Nicotine though may not be harmful if taken within the prescribed limit but narrow the blood vessels (Amanda & Woerner, 2014) and this could lead to stroke and other health issues.
Psychoactive drugs, such as stimulants have a lot to do with the alteration or manipulation of brain activity (Cherry, K., 2015). A good example of how stimulants can alter brain activity would be, after a person takes a drugs such is cocaine they may experience a feeling of elevated alertness temporarily. According toCherry, K. (2015), drugs that are classified as stimulants include: caffeine, narcotics, cocaine, amphetamines and prescription drugs. The most common legitimate use for stimulant that drugs, would be for ADHD. The most common illegal uses for stimulant drugs would be for sports, parties and college students (studying). Stimulants work by increasing the speed of the the messages going between the brain and the body by increasing the activity of the central nervous system
Nicotine has many various effects on the body. In small doses nicotine can serves as a stimulant, entering the bloodstream and promoting the flow of adrenaline, a stimulating hormone. It also raises the blood pressure and reduces the appetite, and it may cause nausea and vomiting.
f. .stimulants can cause enhanced brain activity increase and llertness in energy elevated blood pressure increase heart rate increase respiration and sleep deprivation…. Ultimately these three drugs possess the same long term affect when abused; high potential for physical dependence and addiction.
Regardless of your opinion when it comes to stimulants, one of the big concerns when taking any prescription drug should be the potential for interactions with other substances
Craving is called an addition and the more you smoke the more your body will crave the nicotine. As many of you may have heard, Smokeless cigarettes are safe. Smokeless tobacco is not safe, if anything, smokeless tobacco delivers more nicotine then the average cigarette. This type of smoking, like the rest, gives you bad breathe, discolored teeth, diseased gums causing one to loose teeth, and tobacco has sugar which then mixes in the your plague and then the acid eats away your tooth enamel which then causes cavities and chronic pains of the mouth and gums. Tobacco also causes Cancer of the gums, lips, tongue, cheek and throat. Surgery may be required to remove the cancer and parts of your face such as the tongue, cheek, or lip may be removed. You could also get another type of cancer called Leukoplakia which is leathery-patch form in your mouth. These patches can vary in the size and shape. You can also develop heart issues. The constant flow of nicotine going through your body can cause side effects such as: high blood pressure, increased heart rate, or irregular heartbeats which could cause sudden death. The new smokeless tobacco that I mentioned earlier can even cause nicotine poisoning. This smokeless tobacco looks and taste like candy and can be extremely
Although the driver of a favorable risk-benefit, they carry potential risks for children using them. Appetite suppression and weight loss is usually about side effects. Sudden death has been reported in children using stimulant. A thorough history and physical examination with emphasis on the identification of risk factors for sudden death exist before starting stimulant medications. However, no routine screening electrocardiogram and heart specialist advice is
In addition to the short term effects nicotine addiction also has severe long term effects. A person that is addicted to nicotine has an increased chance of getting cancer. Nicotine can cause a cell mutation in a user’s body that can lead to cancer. Smokers are more likely to develop lung cancer than non-smokers. People who are addicted to nicotine through the use of cigarettes are likely to cause damage to their lungs as a result from prolong use. The damage caused by nicotine to the lungs can result in pulmonary diseases such as
To start off, nicotine causes many different sicknesses and diseases, similar to gingivitis, lung cancer, heart disease, asthma, and diabetes. Gingivitis will inflame, and irritate your gums. Gingivitis can also cause tooth loss. Heart disease can cause narrowed or blocked blood vessels, and can lead to heart attack, chest pain, or stroke. Nicotine can cause even more health problems, and some of them can be even more harmful.
The medical use of amphetamines was common in the 1950/60's when they were used to help cure depression and to help the user lose weight. An amphetamine is a drug that is a stimulant to the central nervous system. Amphetamines are colorless and may be inhaled, injected, or swallowed. Amphetamines are also used non-medically to avoid sleep, improve athletic performance, or to counter the effects of depressant drugs. Amphetamines are addictive. Because of this, when the user discontinues use or reduces the amount that they use, withdrawal symptoms may occur. Some withdrawal symptoms are as follows: severe exhaustion, deep sleep lasting from 24 to 48 hours, psychotic reaction, extreme hunger, deep depression, anxiety reactions, and long but
Amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) is refer to the group of drugs which are includes amphetamine and methamphetamine. However, there are some other minor substances that also fall into this group, such as methylphenidate, 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA, ‘Syabu’) and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) or familiar with ‘Ecstasy’.
Stimulants drugs are ‘a class of drugs that elevate mood, increase feelings of well-being, and increase energy and alertness.’ (The National Institute on Drug Abuse, Drug Facts Stimulants, 2013) This types
Additionally, nicotine tightens the blood vessels which slows down blood flow. The health effects of smoking are frightfully damaging and in many cases, deadly. The chemicals in tobacco smoke are breathed in into the lungs and then travel throughout the body.
Smoking increases the risk of suffering from heart diseases, stroke, other lung diseases and other respiratory illnesses. The body develops horrific reactions to the daily onslaught of smoking. It damages the blood vessels in the legs and arms for example, which lead to restricted circulation and even amputation of the limbs. Also, a smoker addict will eventually start getting eye irritations (which leads to blindness), foul smelling hair, hair loss and even start developing a loss of smell. All of these reactions are due to the dangerous chemicals cigarettes contain.
A conversation is normally started as a smoker asks for a light or a cigarette. In addition, it is also difficult for a person to quit his/her friends whom they smoke together. Some of the long-term effects of smoking include sleep disorders irritability, lack of concentration severe headaches and anxiety. Pure nicotine is said to be extremely poisonous and it can cause death. Currently, use of nicotine is said to be causing the highest number of deaths in the United States. It causes