https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0 Made with big dreams en-us 2017-05-02 14:34:51 UTC 2017-05-08 01:09:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png hadle_brigh822 https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169443941 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.]]> 2017-05-02 14:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169443941 hadle_brigh822 https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169445673 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.]]> 2017-05-02 15:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169445673 hadle_brigh822 https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169452245 Narcotics Anonymous
Treatment centers
Therapy
Clinics]]> 2017-05-02 15:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169452245 hadle_brigh822 https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169787679 Stimulants are substances that increase alertness and energy. Adderall, caffeine, meth, and cocaine are all examples of stimulants.]]> 2017-05-03 20:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169787679 hadle_brigh822 https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169803145 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.]]> 2017-05-03 21:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169803145 hadle_brigh822 https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169804939 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.]]> 2017-05-03 21:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169804939 hadle_brigh822 https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169809079 According to narconon international, 6.5 percent of 10th graders use amphetamines, and 1.0 percent use meth. Visit their website for more information.]]> 2017-05-03 22:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169809079 hadle_brigh822 https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169817296 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.]]> 2017-05-04 00:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169817296 hadle_brigh822 https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169822750 2017-05-04 01:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169822750 hadle_brigh822 https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169823201 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.]]> 2017-05-04 01:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169823201 hadle_brigh822 https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169828327 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.

]]> 2017-05-04 02:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169828327 hadle_brigh822 https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169829710 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.]]> 2017-05-04 02:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hadle_brigh822/t5lmnbsbbra0/wish/169829710