what are stimulants? & what are their effects? by: alexis rogers block 2a: ap psychology by:...
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What are STIMULANTS?& What are their EFFECTS?
By: Alexis Rogers
Block 2A: AP Psychology
What are stimulants?
A stimulant is defined as a substance that will increase the levels of psychological or nervous activity in the body. Stimulants also elevate blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration.
Different types of stimulants?
Caffeine
Ginseng
Guarana
L-Tyrosine
Gotu Kola
Taurine
• Some stimulants are found in the foods/beverages/vitamins you consume.
• …others are categorized as drugs.
Nicotine
Amphetamines
Adderall
Dexedrine
Cocaine
Ritalin
GOOD & BAD
Any of these look familiar to you?
What about the effects of these stimulants?
Guarana:
-Described as a natural Ritalin
-Studies show that this stimulant helps improve cognitive functions such as memory, concentration, and increased task performance
-Being tested in an attempt to provide cognitive improvement of those who suffer from “chemo-brain”
Ginseng:
-One of the most common herbal stimulant
-Reduce blood sugar
-Improve cognitive performance
-Useful for people with ADD
-Boosts immune system
L-Tyrosine:
-Is a building block for many neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, epinephrine)
-Helps with alertness
Gotu Kola:
-Improves circulation
-Improves mental clarity
-Augments memory
-Reduce anxiety
-Boosts immune system when stressed
Taurine:
-Improves athletic performance, energy, and stamina
-Helps protect against damage to the central nervous system
-Has been proved to reverse some damages done to smoking
Caffeine:
-Essentially effects the central nervous system
-Increases alertness
-Can cause insomnia
-Can cause headaches, nervousness, and dizziness
Do any of these look familiar as well?
What about the effect of these stimulants too?
Nicotine:
-Acts as both a stimulant and a sedative
-Addictive
-Increases levels of dopamine
-Results in the release of adrenaline
Amphetamines:
-Stimulates the central nervous system
-Increases heart rate, blood pressure, and decreases appetite
-Can cause restlessness and hides symptoms of tiredness
-You can become dependent on the stimuli if you use it too often
Ritalin:
-Used to treat ADD, ADHD, and narcolepsy
-Mood swings
-Increases ability to pay attention, stay focused on one activity
-Help improve listening skills
-changes amount of natural substances in the brain
Adderall:
-Used to tread ADD and narcolepsy
-Stimulates the central nervous system
-Increases alertness
-Contributes to hyperactivity and impulse control
Dexedrine:
-Stimulates the central nervous system
-Improves attention span and behavior
-Restlessness
Cocaine:
-Interferes with neurotransmitters
-Increase of energy and alertness
-Restlessness
-Anxiety
-Elevated mood
-Paranoia
-Extreme excitement
-Can cause strokes, heart attacks, and seizures
Click the link below if you’re interested in a video…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x93935bpvs
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