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1. Stimulants are highly addictive. People become addicted because of how good the high feels and how bad the low feels. This combination makes it very easy to become addicted to stimulants.
2. Some stimulants are over the counter medication. They can be used for treating the common cold or ADHD.
3. Stimulants have many side effects. Some of these include high blood pressure and heart rate, anxiety, weight loss, and insomnia.
4. Death due to stimulant is on the rise. Often times stimulants can be laced with other drugs or people overdose.
5. Stimulants effect the central nervous system, because of this over time brain neurotransmitters get weaker. Eventually they can get to the point of bring unable to regulate chemical levels without the presence of stimulants. This can cause issues with sleep cycle, memory, emotions, reasoning, and impulse control.
6. Psychotic behaviors can be associated with the long term abuse of stimulants.This can include aggression, seizures, violence, paranoia, and mood swings.
7. Long term stimulant use can cause immune system deficiencies. These people will be very susceptible to disease.
8. Stimulant abuse symptoms may include dilated pupils, hyperactivity, tooth decay.
9. Stimulant abuse can also effect other aspects of life such as  withdrawal from relationships and from activities that they used to be passionate about. The person may also steal money to get more drugs.
10.  The dangers of illegal stimulants such as meth and cocaine are similar (but more extreme) to those of prescription stimulants.

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Cocaine- A white powder from leaves of the coca plant which grows in areas of South America.
Meth- made with either ephedrine or psuedoephedrine. Chemicals may also be extracted from things like brake cleaner, batteries, and fertilizer.
Adderall- increases the amount of dopamine levels in the brain. People get addicted to this feeling, which could lead to drug abuse.

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If a pregnant woman abuses drugs how does it affect the fetus?

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If a pregnant woman abuses drugs how does it affect the fetus?

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If a pregnant woman abuses stimulants there is an increased risk of fetal death, premature birth, and low birth weight. The infant may also be addicted to the drug and go through withdrawals.

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stimulants and the brain stimulants drugs stimulants and depressants Stimulant drugs are substances such as cocaine, Ritalin and amphetamines. The key neurotransmitter affected by using these stimulant drugs are catecholamines (ie. Dopamine) which, over extended use, leads to a decrease of production. Common side-effects of long-term use of stimulants includes anxiety, depression and panic attacks.

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People become addicted to stimulants very easily. The stimulant give the user a temporary sense of euphoria, which can be very addicting, but the comedown afterward is very hard for people to deal with. This leads to people using the drug more to avoid the lows.

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According to narconon international, 6.5 percent of 10th graders use amphetamines, and 1.0 percent use meth. Visit their website for more information.

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By high school, 52% of teens say that there is a place near the school where kids can go to drink or get high. More than 80% of students say that some of their classmates are drinking or using drugs during the school day. Unless you homeschool, your child will be exposed to drug use to a greater or a lesser extent in school. Private schools are not exempt from the presence of drugs and drink.
A 2012 study reported on the number of American teens who were abusing the major drugs in this class:

Powder cocaine: 1.0 percent of 8th graders, 1.8 percent of 10th graders, and 2.4 percent of 12th graders

Crack cocaine: 0.6 percent of 8th graders, 0.8 percent of 10th graders, and 1.2 percent of 12th graders

Methamphetamine: 1.0 percent of 8th graders, 1.0 percent of 10th graders, and 1.1 percent of 12th graders

Amphetamines: 2.9 percent of 8th graders, 6.5 percent of 10th graders, and 7.9 percent of 12th graders

Prescribed use of Ritalin: 0.7 percent of 8th graders, 1.9 percent of 10th graders, and 2.6 percent of 12th graders

Prescribed use of Adderall: 1.7 percent of 8th graders, 4.5 percent of 10th graders, and 7.6 percent of 12th graders

Why Do Youths Abuse Stimulants?

There are many reasons that some people prefer stimulants. They supply a euphoria, like many other drugs, but along with it comes energy, confidence and sociability. Some of the drugs are thought to make a party, dancing or listening to music more enjoyable because they heighten a person's senses of light and sound. Some lower inhibitions and increase a person's sexual drive.

In a school environment, some stimulants are sought to help a student focus on studies and complete assignments faster.

But stimulants place a terrible strain on a body, since with most of them, a person will not be able to rest or eat normally. Exhaustion and malnutrition can occur with some of them, and paranoia is a common side effect. Addiction can occur with any of these drugs and this is, of course, destructive toward the individual's personality, relationships and future. Some people may lose their dreams and others may even lose their lives.

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By high school, 52% of teens say that there is a place near the school where kids can go to drink or get high. More than 80% of students say that some of their classmates are drinking or using drugs during the school day.

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Short term effects include exhaustion and depression, which can lead to the user wanting to use more to feel normal. Long term effects include becoming addicted, paranoia, hallucinating, high body temperatures and a irregular heart beat.

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If prescribed as a medication it can be consumed in pill form. Caffeine can be consumed by drinking coffee, tea, or from other sources. When abused, stimulants can be swallowed, injected, or snorted.

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Stimulants are substances that increase alertness and energy. Adderall, caffeine, meth, and cocaine are all examples of stimulants.

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Narcotics Anonymous
Treatment centers
Therapy
Clinics

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Symptoms of withdrawal from stimulants can be very severe. They depend on the users tolerance, metabolism, history of clinical depression, and their history of drug use.
symptoms may include: depression, anxiety, weight loss, paranoia, hallucinations, impaired memory, insomnia, and chills.
A person abusing stimulants may go to a treatment center for drug abuse. The Burkwood treatment center is a facility close to the Twin Cities that a stimulant abuser could go to.

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Alcohol & Drug Rehab | Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN | Burkwood Treatment Center

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Burkwood residential drug & alcohol rehab program near the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN has provided effective addiction treatment for 25+ years.

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7. Stimulants can cause lifestyle diseases

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7. Stimulants can cause lifestyle diseases

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Stimulants such as amphetamines can cause arterial blockage that prevents blood flow to the heart.This causes permanent damage to the heart muscle. Along with heart problems, stimulants can also lead to strokes and hypertension.