answersLogoWhite

0


Want this question answered?

Be notified when an answer is posted

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Does stimulants slow the brain down or speed it up?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Do Stimulants slow the speed of the brain activity and the spinal cord?

Yes it does


What is the action of depressants and stimulants on the synapses of the nervous system?

Generally, depressants slow down neurotransmission (messages sent from neuron to neuron) reducing overall activity in the brain, whereas stimulants speed up the amount of neurotransmission, hence increasing overall activity in the brain.


Does alcohol slow down or speed up the brain?

no


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.


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.


Do stimulants slow down CNS?

No. Quite the opposite. Stimulants, from the word itself, stimulates mental and physical processes.


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.


What do depressants and drugs have in common?

Simply put, depressants slow your body down, while stimulants speed your body up. Depressants slow your heart rate, breathing and brain activity, and make you relaxed and sleepy, while stimulants increase your heart rate, breathing and brain activity, and make you hyperactive. For more detailed information, see the Related Links below.


What are two ways that drugs specifically affect the brain?

it will slow down the working speed and damage your memory.


Why do Slow down and slow up mean the same?

I think you mean slow down and speed up. slow down =slow, speed up=fast


Group of Drugs that slow down the body's functions?

Alcohol and marijuana are two drugs that slow a persons reactions, alcohol can also slow down the body's functions and can shut down a persons liver. Almost all other drugs are stimulants that can speed a persons heart rate and brain activity.


Does the PNS slow down or speed up HR?

slow down