Psychology

Drug Abuse and Misuse of Stimulants

By Ibrahim Nugwa Abdulrazak

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Stimulants are substances that stimulate the brain. These medications, sometimes known as "uppers," are commonly abused due to their performance-enhancing and euphoric effects. Stimulant abusers typically perceive increased energy and focus. These medications hasten the transmission of signals between the brain and the body. They have the ability to make someone feel more awake, aware, confident, or energetic. These drugs boost alertness, focus, energy, blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing rate. Caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, and cocaine are all stimulants. Over-stimulation can result in anxiety, panic, seizures, migraines, stomach pains, hostility, and paranoia in large dosages. Long-term usage of powerful stimulants can have negative consequences. The easy-to-read format of the book should make it appealing to readers. Professionals in the Social Sciences, Education, Health, and other Helping Professions will find the book highly valuable. Every family also needs to read and keep a copy.

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GenrePsychology

Length1 hr 25 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateApr 24, 2026

LanguageEnglish

1Introduction

2Using stimulants with other drugs

3Health and safety

4What do they look like?

5Slang names

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6Overdose

7Withdrawal

8Cultural practice

9How is it used?

10Betel quids

11Effects of betel nut

12Long-term effects

13Using betel nut with other drugs

14The interactions of betel nut with other pharmaceuticals, whether over-the-counter or prescribed, can be unexpected and harmful, and can result in:

15- Tobacco and betel nut: substantially raises the risk of mouth cancer (WHO, 2012).

16Effects of caffeine

17Overdose: Long-term effects

18Using caffeine with other drugs

19Withdrawal: Other names

20Effects of Cocaine

21Coming down

22Withdrawal

23Phases of withdrawal

24Overdose

25Coming down

26Long-term effects of ice

27Dependence

28Regular ice users might soon get addicted to the substance. They may believe they require ice to go about their daily activities such as working, learning, and socializing, or just to get through the day.

29Mental health problems

30Some persons who use ice on a regular basis may begin to appreciate their daily activities less. They are easily stressed, and their emotions might swing dramatically. These alterations can contribute to long-term anxiety and depression issues. People may experience these consequences for several weeks or months after quitting ice.

31Mixing ice with other drugs

32The interactions of ice with other substances, including over-the-counter or prescription pharmaceuticals, can be unexpected and deadly, resulting in:

33Ice + speed or ecstasy: extreme pressure on the heart and other organs, perhaps leading to stroke.

34- Ice + alcohol, cannabis, or benzodiazepines: massive strain on the body, with a higher risk of overdose. Ice's stimulant properties may mask the effects of depressant medicines such as benzodiazepines, increasing the danger of overdose (Brands et’al, 1998).

35Withdrawal

36Giving off ice after a long period of use is difficult since the body must adjust to operating without it. Withdrawal symptoms usually subside after a week and completely gone within a month. Symptoms may include:

37- Ice cravings

38- Anxiety, sadness, and paranoia

39- Increased hunger

40- Confusion and irritability

41- Aches and pains

42- Exhaustion

43- Restless sleep and nightmares

44Treatment for ice misuse

45Drug abuse treatment options include:

46- Individual counseling

47- Group treatment

48- Peer support, or talking to others in similar situations, may also be beneficial.

49Some drug rehabilitation facilities provide therapeutic day rehabilitation, allowing you to focus on your drug usage while staying at home. This is regular day programs held over a certain length of time that include methodologies such as:

50- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)