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Author : Rebecca E. Most prescription stimulants come in tablet, capsule, or liquid form, which a person takes by mouth. Misuse of a prescription stimulant means:. When misusing a prescription stimulant, people can swallow the medicine in its normal form. Alternatively, they can crush tablets or open the capsules, dissolve the powder in water, and inject the liquid into a vein.
Some can also snort or smoke the powder. Prescription stimulants increase the activity of the brain chemicals dopamine and norepinephrine. Dopamine is involved in the reinforcement of rewarding behaviors. Norepinephrine affects blood vessels, blood pressure and heart rate, blood sugar, and breathing. People who use prescription stimulants report feeling a "rush" euphoria along with the following:. At high doses, prescription stimulants can lead to a dangerously high body temperature, an irregular heartbeat, heart failure, and seizures.
Repeated misuse of prescription stimulants, even within a short period, can cause psychosis, anger, or paranoia. If the drug is injected, it is important to note that sharing drug injection equipment and having impaired judgment from drug misuse can increase the risk of contracting infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis.
Some people may be concerned about later substance misuse in children and teens who've been prescribed stimulant drugs to treat ADHD. Smokeless Tobacco and Oral Disease. Smokeless tobacco can cause white or gray patches inside the mouth leukoplakia that can lead to cancer. Reproductive and Developmental Risks. Using smokeless tobacco during pregnancy can increase the risk for early delivery and stillbirth.
Other Risks. Using smokeless tobacco increases the risk for death from heart disease and stroke. World Health Organization. Department of Health and Human Services. Atlanta: U.
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