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Intoxication with and Withdrawal from Stimulants

Course: GM 400, Fall 2009
School: East Los Angeles College
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with Intoxication and Withdrawal from Stimulants The stimulants activate the central nervous system. Drug Intoxication Symptoms Withdrawal Symptoms Cocaine and amphetamines Dysphoric mood Fatigue Vivid, unpleasant dreams Insomnia or hypersomnia Increased appetite Psychomotor retardation or agitation Behavioral changes (e.g., euphoria or affective blunting; changes in sociability; hypervigilance; interpersonal...

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with Intoxication and Withdrawal from Stimulants The stimulants activate the central nervous system. Drug Intoxication Symptoms Withdrawal Symptoms Cocaine and amphetamines Dysphoric mood Fatigue Vivid, unpleasant dreams Insomnia or hypersomnia Increased appetite Psychomotor retardation or agitation Behavioral changes (e.g., euphoria or affective blunting; changes in sociability; hypervigilance; interpersonal sensitivity; anxiety, tension, or anger; impaired judgment) Rapid heartbeat Dilation of pupils Elevated or lowered blood pressure Perspiration or chills Dysphoria or depressed mood Irritability, Insomnia frustration or anger Anxiety Difficulty concentrating Restlessness Nausea or vomiting Weight loss Psychomotor agitation or retardation Decreased heart rate Increased appetite or weight gain Marked fatigue or drowsiness Marked anxiety or depression Nausea or vomiting Muscular weakness Slowed breathing Chest pain Confusion, seizures,...

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