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| Stimulants: General effects |
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Definition
1. Increased alertness, focus, energy.
2. Reduce Fatigue, appetite.
3. Euphoria |
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Term
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Definition
Nausea, vomitting, weight loss, diarrhea and/or constipation
-Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) actyivation -- increased blood pressure (hpertension), heart rate (tachycardia), body temperature; sweating, dry mouth, tremors.
Cardiac arrhythmias, chest pain. |
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Term
| Stimulants: Neurological side effects |
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Definition
| Tics and tremors, nervousness, tension, irritability, anxiety, agitation. |
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Definition
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Term
| Stimulants: Affect on Neurotransmitters |
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Definition
-Facilitate increased release of Dopamine and Norepinephrine from presynaptic neurons.
-Block reuptake of Dopamine and Norepinephrine into the presynaptic neuron.
-Methylphenidate and some others also impact the Serotonin system. |
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Term
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Definition
| 2-6 hours -- can be felt 6-16 hours after ingestion. |
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Term
| Methylphenidate: Half life |
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Definition
Short acting, 3-5 hours
Prolonged, 8-12 hours |
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