Often referred to as club drugs, stimulants enhance the perception of external stimuli, intensify feelings of pleasure, and increase energy levels. These drugs alter the brain’s concentration and activity of chemicals (serotonin, adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine). Use often exacerbates existing or primary mental problems. Stimulants include amphetamines, cocaine, caffeine, nicotine…
Cocaine /Crack One of the most potent stimulants for the central nervous system, it stimulates dopamine release. Regular use leads to:
- Arrhythmia
- Nosebleeds
- Damage to nasal mucosa
- Distorted sense of smell
- Hearing impairment
- Paranoid psychosis
- Hallucinations
- Seizures
- Coma
- Acute cardiovascular failure
closely related to mental health problems such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Cognitive dysfunction
- Increased risk of suicide
- Psychosis…