Cocaine is a forceful addictive stimulant drug which causes many effects to the human body. It is processed from the Coca plant‚ usually inherited in South America. It may also be used for many medical purposes such a anesthesia for surgeries. As a drug used for illegal desires‚ it looks like an elegant‚ white crystal powder. Many dealers combine the powder with cornstarch‚ talcum powder‚ or flour. This is done to increase profits. It may also be mixed with another stimulant drug called amphetamine. Some
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is a licensed medicine that is regulated by legislation to require a medical prescription before it can be obtained. Performing Enhancing Drugs- Performance-enhancing drugs are substances used by athletes to improve their performances. Stimulants- Stimulants stimulate the body and mind to perform optimally by enhancing focus‚ energy‚ and aggression. Some examples are caffeine‚ amphetamine‚ and methamphetamine. Common effects‚ which vary depending on the substance in question‚ may include enhanced
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In this modern era‚ the traditional medicine is still important to society. Nowadays‚ most people in Zambia are resorting to traditional healers and herbalists who claim that are able to solve problems ranging from bringing good luck‚ penis enlargement‚ beauty enhancement‚ passing examinations among others. Traditional healers are people who make others believe in their customs and practices in order to make them get well or to heal them while herbalists give medicinal herbs which are mainly extracted
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Catherine Gay A.P. Psychology Thompson 10 November 2014 Film Analysis Essay The movie “Limitless” is the story of Eddie Morra and how the miracle drug NZT-48 allows him to have full access of his brain. But he learns that the drug isn’t as crystal clear as it looks. Along the way he will deal with side effects‚ death‚ and a stalker. Throughout the move we can clearly see that this drug is progressively getting more deadly. In the movie “Limitless”‚ it is clear that NZT-48 is a psychoactive drug
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levels which are usually caused by not enough sleep. Caffeine is just like any other drug‚ it works great the first couple of times‚ then the more it is used‚ the greater amount is needed to cause the same effects as the first use. Caffeine is a stimulant type drug; there should be no reason for using caffeine as a quick fix as frequently as Americans do. The beverage industry is thriving on the world’s population having a drug addiction. According to the International Olympic Committee‚ they are
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central nervous system‚ induce sleep and provide a calming effect. Tranquilisers and barbiturates fall into this cat¬egory. 3. Stimulants activate the central nervous and relieve tension‚ treat mild depression‚ induce insomnia (keep a person awake)‚ increase alertness‚ counter fatigue and expressive drowsiness‚ and lessen aggressive inhibitors. The most widely known stimulants are amphetamines (popularly known as ’pep-pills’)‚ caffeine and cocaine. 4 Narcotics like sedatives‚ produce a depressant effect
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product happens to be a well-known beverage company. The beverage has not been approved by the FDA. The company utilizes creative advertising‚ making vague promises of “increased energy in many users”. This claim is true‚ as guarana is a natural stimulant. Investigation of the product shows no consumer complaints‚ but no real proof the drink provides much more than a caffeine high. A blind experiment will be performed to find proof in the claims. A group of 20 people will be given either the
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Caffeine‚ on the other hand‚ is a stimulant that has been shown to speed up the time of reaction‚ increase alertness‚ and improve one’s concentration. What we did in this experiment was to extract the alkaloid caffeine content from the tealeaves. We had isolate and purify the leaves in the teabag so that we could acquire what is called a “pure caffeine.” Introduction Beverages such as tea and coffee consist of high amounts of caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant that enhances one’s concentration
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Ways to help sleeping‚ Caffeine is arguably the most commonly ingested stimulant‚ as it is used regularly by 80 percent of adults in the U.S in liquid‚ tablet or gum form. It can provide improved alertness and performance at doses of 75 mg to 150 mg after acute sleep restriction. Higher doses are required to produce a benefit
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into four major categories. The categories are depressants‚ hallucinogens‚ stimulants‚ and narcotics. Depressants are used to relieve anxiety or make a person sleep when used properly. Most commonly used depressants today are Xanax‚ Valium‚ Klonopin‚ and Ativan‚ in most cases they are used illegally. Hallucinogens alter a person’s consciousness‚ examples of hallucinogens are‚ PCP‚ LSD‚ Ecstasy‚ and Marijuana. Stimulants increase activity in the brain and give the user a heightened sense of awareness
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