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Stimulants
General effects, side effects, effects on neurotransmitters, uses, half life
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Psychology
Graduate
06/16/2010

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Stimulants: General effects
Definition
1. Increased alertness, focus, energy.
2. Reduce Fatigue, appetite.
3. Euphoria
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Stimulants: Side effects
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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Stimulants: Neurological side effects
Definition
Tics and tremors, nervousness, tension, irritability, anxiety, agitation.
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Stimlants: Uses
Definition
Narcolepsy, ADHD.
Term
Stimulants: Affect on Neurotransmitters
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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Caffeine: Half life
Definition
2-6 hours -- can be felt 6-16 hours after ingestion.
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Methylphenidate: Half life
Definition
Short acting, 3-5 hours
Prolonged, 8-12 hours
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