Meet the stimulantsIn case you are wondering how do stimulants work?…Stimulants work by acting on the central nervous system (CNS) and increase user’s alertness and cognitive function. They make you feel more alert, focused, and raise your blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing. Stimulants can be prescription medications, including:
Or stimulants can also include illicit substances such as:
Misusing stimulants, whether prescription medications or illicit drugs, can lead to addiction. Addiction is when you continue to seek out and take stimulants even though you know it is damaging you health and life, ruining your relationships, and causing you problems in school or at work. Who uses stimulants?In 2011, less than one in ten adolescents reported using Ritalin or Adderall nonmedically during the year prior to being surveyed. Among adolescents, the nonmedical use of stimulant drug is either due to recreational reasons, or they use them as ‘smart drugs’ to improve performance in school. The nonmedical use of prescription stimulants is more common among college students than high school students. Studies have found that 4.1% to 10.8% of college students reported using prescription stimulants nonmedically during the past year. In 2012, there were an estimated 1.2 million nonmedical users (aged 12+) of prescription stimulants in the United States. However, stimulant abuse and addiction is most common among adults aged 26 and older. In fact, about 63% of stimulant users are older than 26 years…which means they represent a significant part of the country’s workforce. But, how many are employed? Here is a breakdowns of statistics by employment status of stimulant users:
What about race? Here are data for non-medical use of prescription-type psychotherapeutics from 2013:
The face of stimulant addiction questionsYou can contact your primary care physician or family doctor, a school counselor, your psychologist, or licensed psychiatrist for referral to adequate stimulant addiction treatment. OR Call our Helpline at 1-877-688-2356 to get free and confidential suggestions about rehab options. If you have any additional questions, feel free to post them in the comments section at the bottom of the page. We try to answer all legitimate inquiries personally and promptly, or we will refer you to professionals who can help. Reference Sources: Pharmacy: Nonmedical Use of Prescription Stimulants: What college administrators, parents, and students need to knowNIDA: Prescription Drug AbuseNCBI: Prevalence of Illicit Use and Abuse of Prescription Stimulants, Alcohol, and Other Drugs Among College Students: Relationship with Age at Initiation of Prescription StimulantsCopyright © 2011 This feed is for personal, non-commercial use only. The use of this feed on other websites breaches copyright. If this content is not in your news reader, it makes the page you are viewing an infringement of the copyright. (Digital Fingerprint: f7a6e0cc3471137b83805a08cd727b99) from http://addictionblog.org/infographics/the-face-of-stimulant-addiction-who-uses-stimulants-infographic/
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This is why people who take Ultram might feel happier, in a better mood, sleepy, and experience appetite changes. Ultram also interferes with another neurotransmitter called norepinephrine. This hormone regulates the levels of stress in a persons’ body. The release of norepinephrine causes an increase of glucose and blood flow in the blood stream, and a faster heart rate. This makes the body to feel extremely energized. One of the most important effects of Ultram on the body is that it slows down the release of these hormones (serotonin and norepinephrine), which then leads the body into a state where pain is not perceived nor registered. How do you get addicted to Ultram?If you use Ultram as directed by your doctor the risk of becoming addicted is lesser. But, it is possible to become physically dependent on Ultram and experience withdrawal symptoms if you stop using it or significantly lower your usual dose. It is also possible to develop tolerance to Ultram. This means that you will feel the need for ever increasing quantities of Ultram to be able to achieve the same pain-relieving effect. In case you have a history of substance abuse, you should be extremely careful with this medication. Individuals with a history of drug use may feel triggered by the opiate effects of Ultram and start using it more often. This may eventually lead to becoming addicted. Ways to recognize a person being addicted to UltramIf a person starts craving Ultram – that can be the signal that s/he may be developing an addictive behavior. Obsessive-compulsive seeking and use of Ultram is another sign of addiction. Also, when a person loses control over the use of Ultram or continues to use it despite knowing the harmful consequences, it shows that they have become addicted. How to avoid Ultram addictionHere are some recommendations about how you can prevent the occurrence of addiction to Ultram:
Young people face an especially high risk of Ultram drug abuse. If you are a parent of a child prescribed with Ultram, it is suggested that you follow these steps to help prevent your teen from abusing the medication.
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