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    Drug Abuse and Misuse of Stimulants
    Drug Abuse and Misuse of Stimulants
    Drug Abuse and Misuse of Stimulants
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    Drug Abuse and Misuse of Stimulants

    By IBRAHIM NUGWA ABDULRAZAK

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    Stimulants are substances that stimulate the brain. These medications, sometimes known as "uppers," are commonly abused due to their performance-enhancing and euphoric effects. Stimulant abusers typically perceive increased energy and focus.
    These medications hasten the transmission of signals between the brain and the body. They have the ability to make someone feel more awake, aware, confident, or energetic. These drugs boost alertness, focus, energy, blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing rate (Farzam et’al, 2022).
    Caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, and cocaine are all stimulants. Over-stimulation can result in anxiety, panic, seizures, migraines, stomach pains, hostility, and paranoia in large dosages. Long-term usage of powerful stimulants can have negative consequences.
    The easy-to-read format of the book should make it appealing to readers. Professionals in the Social Sciences, Education, Health, and other Helping Professions will find the book highly valuable.
    Every family also needs to read and keep a copy. 
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNOOGUL ONLINE DIGITAL SERVICES
    Release dateNov 4, 2022
    ISBN9781387555468
    Drug Abuse and Misuse of Stimulants

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      Drug Abuse and Misuse of Stimulants - IBRAHIM NUGWA ABDULRAZAK

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      DRUG ABUSE AND MISUSE OF STIMULANTS

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      No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.

      Copyright © IBRAHIM N.A

      First Published, 2022

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      Noogul Digital Publishing

      DRUG ABUSE AND MISUSE OF STIMULANTS

      Edited by:

      Prof. Zakari Ladan

      Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry,

      Kaduna State University, Kaduna.

      Nigeria.

      Email: [email protected]

      Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe PhD, JP.

      Fellow, West African Postgraduate College of Nurses and Midwives (FWAPCNM)

      Fellow, African Institute of Public Health (FAIPH),

      Registered Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse (RMHPN)

      Associate Professor,

      Mental Health Unit, Department of Nursing Sciences,

      Faculty of Clinical Sciences,

      College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin

      Ilorin 240001,Nigeria.

      Mobile: +2348036422771

      Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Title - - - - - - - i

      Editors - - - - - - - ii

      Table of Content - - - - - iii

      DRUG MISUSE, DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION

      - Drug Misuse - - - - - - 1

      - Drug Abuse - - - - - - 2

      - Drug Addiction - - - - 3

      - Summary - - - - - - 4

      STIMULANTS - - - - - 5

      How are they put to use ----5

      Effects of Stimulants ----5

      Using Stimulants with other drugs --7

      Health and Safety ----7

      Dependence and tolerance ---7

      3.1.0 Types Of Stimulants - - - - - 9

      3.1.1 Amphetamines - - - - - - 10

      Chemical Structure ----10

      What do they look like ----10

      Slang Names -----11

      How are Amphetamines Used?---11

      Effects of Amphetamines ---11

      Overdose -----12

      Descending Symptoms of Amphetamines-13

      Amphetamines used with other medications (Drugs)13

      Long-Term Consequencies ---14

      Mental Health and Amphetamine Usage--14

      Withdrawal -----15

      Treatment Alternatives ----15

      3.1.2 Betel Nut - - - - - - 17

      Chemical Structure ----17

      Cultural Practice----18

      How is it used?-----18

      Betel Quids-----18

      Effects of Betel Nut ----19

      Long-Term Effects ----20

      Using Betel Nut with Other Drugs --20

      3.1.3 Caffeine - - - - - - 21

      Chemical Structure ----21

      How is caffeine used? ----22

      Effects of caffeine ----23

      Overdose -----24

      Long-Term Effects ----25

      Using Caffeine with other Drugs --25

      Withdrawal -----26

      3.1.4 Cocaine - - - - - - 27

      Chemical Structure ----27

      Other Names -----28

      How is cocaine used?----28

      Effects of Cocaine ----29

      Overdose -----29

      Coming Down Effect----30

      Long-Term Consequences ---31

      Withdrawal -----31

      3.1.5  Ice (Crystal Methamphetamine) - - - 33

      Chemical Structure ----33

      Other Names -----34

      How is it used?-----34

      Effects of Ice -----34

      - Ice Short-term Consequences - - - 35

      Overdose-----36

      Coming Down -----36

      Long Term Effects of Ice ---37

      Ice Psychosis -----38

      - Is it Possible for Methamphetamine to produce psychosis

      In healthy people? - - - - 38

      - Methamphetamine Psychosis: How to Spot it - 39

      Dependence -----39

      Mental Health Problems ---40

      Mixing ice with other drugs ---40

      Withdrawal -----41

      Treatment for Ice Misuse ---41

      3.1.6 Khat - - - - - - 43

      Chemical Structure ----43

      Other Names-----43

      What does it look like? ----44

      Effects of Khat -----44

      - Short-term Effects - - - - 44

      - Long Term Effects - - - - 45

      Mental Health Risks ----45

      Withdrawal -----45

      3.1.7 Nicotine - - - - - - 46

      Chemical Structure ----46

      Street Names for Cigarettes ---46

      How is Nicotine Used? ----47

      Effects of Nicotine ----47

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