CNS Stimulants
Denise Eberhart
Physiological Complications
November 23, 2011
Instructor: Jerry Van Kirk
Central Nervous System Stimulant Fact Sheet
Definition of CNS Stimulants
A stimulant is any drug that excites
any bodily function, but more
specifically those that stimulate the
brain and central nervous system.
Stimulants induce alertness, elevated
mood, wakefulness, increased speech
and motor activity and decrease
appetite. Their therapeutic use is
limited, but their mood-elevating
effects make some of them potent
drugs of abuse
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NAMES OF PRESCRIPTION AND
COMMON OVER THE COUNTER
STIMULANTS
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Adderall/Dexedrine
Ritalin
Biphetamine
Concerta
Anacin
Excedrin
Caffeinated Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks
Chocolate
Ephedrine
Naphazoline
Decongestant (nasal spray)
Oral Decongestants
Adderall/Dexedrine
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Pseudoephedrine
Tetrahydrozolin
Herbal stimulants found in dietary
supplements
Legal Herbal Weed
Herbal Ecstasy
Rave Herbal Stimulant
Ephedra –herbal
Ephedrine (found in dietary supplements)
Nicotine
Methamphetamine
Cocaine/Crack
Amphetamines
MDMA(Ecstasy)
STREET NAMES FOR CNS STIMULANTS
Street Names Of CNS
Stimulants
Speed
Crank
Chalk
Go-Fast
Zip
Cristy
Crystal
64glass
Quartz
Blue Belly
Crank
La Glass (Pure Meth With
No Cuts)
Speed
White Cross
White Crunch
Ice
Glass
NEUROLOGICAL EFFECTS
To The Brain:
 Neurological (Seizures,
PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
Headaches, Cerebral
Hemorrhage, Cerebral
Infarctions, Cerebral Vasculitis)
Other Complications:
 Cardiovascular (Chest Pain,
Arrhythmias, Hypertension,
Myocardial Infarction,
HEALTH RISKS
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Cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis,
Stroke),
PSYCHIATRIC (Depression,
Schizophreniform Psychosis,
Toxic Delirium, Anxiety,
Paranoia, Suicide),
NEUROLOGICAL (Seizures,
Headaches, Cerebral
Hemorrhage, Cerebral
Infarctions, Cerebral Vasculitis),
MALNUTRITION
HYPERPYREXIA
OBSTETRIC (Placental
Abruption, Lower Infant Weight,
Prematurity, Microcephaly)
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PULMONARY
Respiratory Failure
Seizure
Convulsion
Stroke
HEAD AND NECK (Erosion Of
Dental Enamel, Gingival
Ulceration, Keratitis, Chronic
Rhinitis, Perforated Nasal
Septum, Midline Granuloma,
Altered Olfaction, Optic
Neuropathy, Osteolytic Sinusitis)
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SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
GASTROINTESTINAL
(Acute Ischemic Syndrome And
Hepatoxicity)
Short Term:
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Increased Attention
Decreased Fatigue
Increased Activity
Wakefulness
Decreased Appetite
Euphoria And Rush
Increased Respiration
Rapid/Irregular
Heartbeat
Hyperthermia
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Changes In Brain
Meth causes the mouth to dry out, meaning
there's no saliva to help clean the teeth.
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Meth Mouth = Very aggressive erosion of
tooth enamel; destructive to tooth structure
Long Term
and restorative materials; damages gums and
 Repetitive Motor
Activity
oral tissue.
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Signs and Symptoms of CNS
Stimulant Dependence
“Few drugs produce more physical
damage than methamphetamines”
“The consequences of stimulant abuse
can be dangerous. Taking high doses of
some stimulants repeatedly over a short
time can lead to feelings of hostility or
paranoia. Additionally, taking high
doses of a stimulant may result in
dangerously high body temperatures
and an irregular heartbeat. There is also
the potential for cardiovascular failure
or lethal seizures”
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“Treatment strategies need to assess the
psychobiological, social, and
pharmacological aspects of the patient's
drug abuse.”
Structure And Function
Memory Loss
Aggressive Or Violent
Behavior
Mood Disturbance
Weight loss
Euphoria
Increased Activity
Paranoia.
Loss Of Appetite
Significant Weight Loss
Sleep Disruption
Convulsions
Increased Heartbeat
Rapid Heart Rate
Depression
Increased Blood Pressure
Increased Energy
Talking A Lot
Decreased Appetite
Hyper-Alertness
Increased Temperature
Increase In Mood Swings
Greater Impairment Of
Mental Judgment And
Capacity
Nausea
Hallucinations
Twitching And Jerking
Movement
Rotting Teeth
Scratching
ADHD -difficulty sustaining attention,
THERAPEUTIC USES OF
STIMULANTS
hyperactivity and impulsive behavior
NARCOLEPSY -uncontrollable desire
to sleep or may suddenly fall into a deep
sleep
LOCAL ANESTHETIC
(COCAINE)
AID IN WEIGHT LOSS
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS FROM
CNS STIMULANTS
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Irritability
Headaches
Nausea
Vomiting
Mood Swings
Fatigue
Headache
Intense Cravings For The
Drug
Psychotic Reactions
Anxiety
Moderate To Severe
Depression
Intense Hunger
Irritability
Fatigue
Mental Confusion
Insomnia.
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