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Stimulants
Stimulants Stimulants are a class of drugs that can temporarily elevate mood, increase feelings of well-being, and increase alertness and energy. Stimulants are a class of psychoactive drugs that increase activity in the brain. While some stimulants can be legal and widely used, all can be addictive.

What are the different types of stimulants?

Caffeine Caffeine is the most used psychoactive drug in the world. It is found in every day food and drink items like coffee and chocolate. It does increase energy and alertness, but it can also cause symptoms like anxiety and insomnia. It is physically addictive and withdrawal symptoms can be headaches, fatigue, and irritability.

Nicotine Is another highly addictive drug that is considered a stimulant. It is considered one of the three most psychoactive drugs used in the world. There are no founded medical uses for this drug. Despite the emergence of evidence of the negative effects of nicotine, there are studies that 29% of the U.S. population used a nicotine product in 2001. Despite the averse effects of nicotine, it is a legal drug.

Cocaine Cocaine is an illegal psychoactive drug made from the leaves of a coca plant. Cocaine can be put into the body through various means, including inhalation, snorting, injecting or taking orally. There are two types of cocaine. There is powder cocaine, which is a hydrochloride salt. Then there is "crack" cocaine, which is a smokeable form of cocaine that is processed to remove the hydrochloride. Cocaine is a highly addictive drug.

Amphetamines Amphetamines, sometimes referred to as "uppers," are a group of psychoactive drugs that affect the central nervous system and autonomic nervous system. Some of the effects of using these drugs include tremors, restlessness, insomnia, agitation and loss of appetite. Amphetamines were once widely used in obesity and weight loss treatments, but their addictive properties have caused them to be rarely used today. A common example of a prescription amphetamine is Adderral. These stimulants normaly come in pill form and are known for being prescribed for medical problems, specifically ADHD. Despite their prescriptive use, they can easily be abused by crushing it and snorting it through the nose, or being used by someone without a prescription.

Methamphetamine Today, methamphetamine, also known as meth, is one of the most commonly used illegal amphetamines. Meth is extremely addictive and destroys tissues in the brain, which can lead to brain damage. It comes in the form of crystals or powder. It is derived from amphetamine. Meth can be made from over-the-counter ingredients that are cheap and toxic.