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No. Quite the opposite. Stimulants, from the word itself, stimulates mental and physical processes.
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What do stimulants do to the cns?
speed up physical and mental processes.
What hormone do CNS stimulants resemble?
The majority of CNS stimulants are chemically similar to the neurohormone norepinephrine, and simulate the traditional "fight or flight" syndrome associated with sympathetic nervous system arousal.
Which categories will slow down your CNS?
Marijuana Alchol ext.. NOT Tobacco, meth, ext
Can CNS stimulants affect prolactin levels?
Prolactin is a hormone and any drug which acts on the CNS can affect hormone levels - either by intent, or as an unintended side effect. CNS stimulants often increase dopanine levels .. and dopamine inhibits the secretion of prolactin (which controls lactation).
What CNS stimulants are used to treat obesity?
The anerexiants, benzphetamine (Didrex), diethylpropion (Tenuate), phendimetrazine (Bontril, Plegine), phentermine (Fastin, Ionamine), and sibutramine (Meridia) are CNS stimulants used for appetite reduction in severe obesity.
Are Depressants less dangerous than stimulants?
TRUEBoth depressants and stimulants are equally dangerous when used incorrectly. Depressants can slow the heart rate down too much, and stimulants can speed it up too much. Both have devastating effects.
What type of medication cause seizures?
Antibiotic,antimalarial,antipsychotic,antiseizure,antidepressant,CNS stimulants By vincentlau27
Which drug has the greatest potential for aggravating schizophrenia?
CNS Stimulants like amphetamine, cocaine, caffeine etc.
Are depressants similar to the effects of alcohol?
No. Depressants are the opposite of stimulants. Stimulants are drugs that stimulate the brain and central nervous system, speeding up communication between the two. Depressants slow down the activity of the brain and nervous system, slowing down the communication between the two.
Do Stimulants slow the speed of the brain activity and the spinal cord?
Yes it does
What are some other CNS stimulant drugs besides caffeine?
Cocaine, Meth, Jenkem, ADD/ADHD pills, and Ecstacy
Is a depressant a drug that speeds up the brain and body reactions?
Depressants are also known as "downers" and they don't speed up the central nervous system function. It's contradictory to CNS stimulants which are also known "uppers". Stimulants will increase your mental and/or physical functions.
