Effects of Stimulants

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Effects of Stimulants!


Heart and breathing rate increase

Blood pressure increases

Body temperature increases

Appetite decreases

Brain works faster, but not necessarily better

Sleeplessness

Sweating

Headaches

Nausea


Problems caused by stimulant abuse

Depending on the type and amount taken:


Damage to lungs, liver, heart, brain, and other organs

Extreme mood changes

Weakness from lack of sleep and food

Pregnant women risk problems for their unborn babies

Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS risk from sharing needles

Accidents and car crashes

Social, legal, and family problems

Overdose

Death


Note!

In the long run, stimulants do not improve memory or performance. These actually decrease as one's mind and body get more and more tired! (It's like borrowing energy from tomorrow and when tomorrow comes, barely having any left!)