Stimulants by https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb Drug Presentation en-us 2018-02-09 19:28:23 UTC 2026-02-03 13:30:18 UTC hello@padlet.com How is it consumed? eric_chart421 https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230183462 Stimulants are consumed by swallowing tablets or capsules, injected in liquid form, or crushed and snorted.
http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/prescription/stimulants.html

]]> 2018-02-09 19:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230183462 Stimulants eric_chart421 https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230184534 Prescription stimulants increase—or "stimulate"—activities and processes in the body.This increased activity can boost alertness, attention, and energy. It also can raise your blood pressure and make your heart beat faster.
https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/prescription-stimulant-medications-amphetamines]]> 2018-02-09 19:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230184534 Addictive Chemical ryan_hosta731 https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230192832
  • Amphetamines (Adderall and Dexedrine)
  • Methylphenidate (Ritalin and Concerta)
    • https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/prescription-stimulant-medications-amphetamines
    ]]>     2018-02-09 20:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230192832     How many teens use this? eric_chart421 https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230809488 In their lifetimes,  5.7 % of 8th graders, 8.2% of 10th graders, and 9.2% of 12th graders use stimulants according to a 2017 study.
    https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/prescription-stimulant-medications-amphetamines]]>     2018-02-12 20:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230809488     Drug Addiction eric_chart421 https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230879538 Stimulant addicts can have both psychological and physical symptoms. People who try to stop taking stimulants experience withdrawal. Withdrawal symptoms include: 
    • an inability to feel pleasure
    • thoughts of suicide
    • anxiety and irritability
    • feeling very tired, lack of energy, and changes in sleep patterns
    • intense drug cravings
    https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/prescription-stimulant-medications-amphetamines
    ]]>     2018-02-13 01:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230879538     Effects of Stimulants. Can you die from Stimulants? eric_chart421 https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230881630 Stimulants can have side effects even when prescribed by a doctor. In high doses stimulants can: 
    • increased blood pressure
    • irregular heartbeat
    • dangerously high body temperatures
    • decreased sleep
    • lack of interest in eating, which can lead to poor nutrition
    • intense anger or paranoia (feeling like someone is going to harm you even though they aren’t)
    • risk for seizures and stroke at high doses
    Stimulants can increase the dopamine in the brain very quickly. This changes the normal communication between brain cells, producing a ‘high’ while also increasing the risk for dangerous side effects. Over time, this can lead to addiction. Yes, stimulants can be fatal. You can die from them. Taking high doses of stimulants can cause high blood pressure and high temperature causing irregular heartbeat. This can lead to seizures, heart failure, and death.
    https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/prescription-stimulant-medications-amphetamines

    ]]>     2018-02-13 01:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230881630     Lifestyle diseases/ health complications caused by stimulants eric_chart421 https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230883004 Withdrawal symptoms that are health risks are: 
    • anxiety and irritability
    • feeling very tired, lack of energy, and changes in sleep patterns
    • intense drug cravings 
    Diseases/ disorders
    • Additional substance use disorders.
    • Anxiety disorders.
    • Depression.
    • Bipolar disorder.
    • Eating disorders.
    • Schizophrenia.
    • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
    http://www.harboroaks.com/addiction/stimulant/effects-symptoms-causes/
    ]]>     2018-02-13 01:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230883004     Withdrawal Symptoms and Treatment eric_chart421 https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230885749 Withdrawal symptoms include: 
    • an inability to feel pleasure
    • thoughts of suicide
    • anxiety and irritability
    • feeling very tired, lack of energy, and changes in sleep patterns
    • intense drug cravings
    For treatment, go to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration can help.
    • Call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (they don't just talk about suicide—they cover a lot of issues and will help put you in touch with someone close by)
    • Call Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator at 1-800-662-HELP
    • Visit the locator online at www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov

    https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/prescription-stimulant-medications-amphetamines
    ]]>     2018-02-13 01:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230885749     Where to go for help to stop using the drug eric_chart421 https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230886400 If you need information on drug treatment and where you can find it, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration can help.
    https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/prescription-stimulant-medications-amphetamines
    ]]>     2018-02-13 01:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230886400     PSA eric_chart421 https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230887285 2018-02-13 01:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230887285 Top 10 things to know about stimulants eric_chart421 https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230887779 1. Stimulants are a drug that boosts alertness, attention, and energy in the body.
    2. They are consumed by swallowing tablets or capsules, injected in liquid form, or crushed and snorted.
    3. Not a lot of teens use stimulants, but too many still do use.
    4. There are many diseases/ health changes caused by stimulants.
    5. The addictive chemicals in stimulants are amphetamines (Adderall and Dexedrine) and methylphenidate (Ritalin and Concerta).
    6. Addiction is possible with stimulants and withdrawal can lead to suicidal thoughts.
    7. You can die from Stimulants.
    8. Seizures and heart failure are a symptom of taking stimulants in high doses.
    9. Pregnant women are not at a higher risk of fetus malformation while taking stimulants during pregnancy.
    10. To get help, call  Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator at 1-800-662-HELP. Or visit the locator online at www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov  ]]>     2018-02-13 02:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230887779     Pregnancy with stimulants/ drug misuse eric_chart421 https://padlet.com/eric_chart421/x371lft9rbjb/wish/230895753 A fetus is highly sensitive to drugs and cannot eliminate them with the same proficiency as the mother. As a result, drugs can reach toxic levels in the body of a fetus in addition to causing a host of other health problems like 
    • miscarriage
    • stillbirth
    • small size
    • low birth weight
    • premature birth
    • birth defects
    • sudden infant death syndrome
    • drug dependency in the baby
    https://deserthopetreatment.com/drug-abuse/pregnancy/

    https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/alcohol-drugs#drug-use-duringpregnancy

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