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Stimulant and Depressant Overview

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This flashcard deck covers the key concepts of stimulant and depressant drugs, including definitions, effects, and medical uses.

Stimulant Drugs?

Cocaine, Caffeine, Meth, Nicotine, Crack, Ecstasy, Amphetamines, Ritalin
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Key Terms

Term
Definition
Stimulant Drugs?
Cocaine, Caffeine, Meth, Nicotine, Crack, Ecstasy, Amphetamines, Ritalin
Stimulant Definition?
A drug that increases body system
How Stimulants Enter The Body?
Injected, Swallowed, Snorted, Patch/Gum, Smoked, Absorbed through lip
Effects Of Stimulants?
Increases Heart Rate, Increases Blood Pressure, Tremors, Sweats, Sleeplessness, Dilated Pupils, Heart Failure, Decreases Appetite
Medical Uses For Stimulants?
Treat ADD/ADHD, Treat Narcolepsy, Weight Control
Depressants Drugs?
Alcohol, Tranquilizers, Barbiturates, Sedatives, Rohypnol, Hipnotics

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TermDefinition
Stimulant Drugs?
Cocaine, Caffeine, Meth, Nicotine, Crack, Ecstasy, Amphetamines, Ritalin
Stimulant Definition?
A drug that increases body system
How Stimulants Enter The Body?
Injected, Swallowed, Snorted, Patch/Gum, Smoked, Absorbed through lip
Effects Of Stimulants?
Increases Heart Rate, Increases Blood Pressure, Tremors, Sweats, Sleeplessness, Dilated Pupils, Heart Failure, Decreases Appetite
Medical Uses For Stimulants?
Treat ADD/ADHD, Treat Narcolepsy, Weight Control
Depressants Drugs?
Alcohol, Tranquilizers, Barbiturates, Sedatives, Rohypnol, Hipnotics
Depressants Definition?
A drug that decreases body system
How depressants enter the body?
Injected, Swollowed
Effects Of Depressants?
Relaxed Muscles, Calmness, Slurred Speech, Impaired Coordination, Impaired Judgement, Respiratory Depression, Coma
Medical Uses Of Deressants?
Induce Sleep, Reduces Anxiety, Stop Convulsions