Narcotics and stimulants are types of psychoactive drugs that are often abused by substance users. Abusing these drugs can lead to physical and behavioral issues. Narcotics are drugs that relieve pain, but when overdosed and abused, they can become very addictive. Stimulants are a classified as drugs that increase activity in the central nervous system. Stimulants are often highly addictive and can lead to changes in mood and behavior as well as health problems.
People who take narcotics, such as heroin, often report initial feelings of pleasure as a result of their euphoric effect; however, this thrill does not last for more than a few hours. Heroin and opiate addiction can lead to a chemical imbalance of dopamine, which can result in mood …show more content…
Overdosing on any of these stimulants can rev up the central nervous system and affect a person physically and behaviorally. Stimulants that are taken in doses other than those prescribed by doctors can lead to an increase of dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain. An increase of dopamine and serotonin levels affects normal communication between brain cells which results in euphoria. An increase in dopamine can also cause someone to feel a sense of well-being and diminished fatigue. Cocaine is very addictive and it is possible for someone to overdose on it so severely that they die. Nicotine is the stimulant found in cigarettes and it can cause severe health issues, especially in the lungs, and lead to cancer. Amphetamines are the most commonly abused of all drugs. They can lead to a loss of sleep or appetite as well as obsessive behaviors that lead to dependency. Stimulants are highly dangerous and extremely addictive and must be managed wisely to avoid serious negative circumstances.
Although stimulants and narcotics may make people feel pleasure or a high, the risks sometimes outweigh the rewards. Abusing these drugs can affect a person’s health, sleep, and mood in numerous negative ways. It is important to know the effects of a drug before trying it, because drugs are often addictive and can lead to many unfortunate
People who take narcotics, such as heroin, often report initial feelings of pleasure as a result of their euphoric effect; however, this thrill does not last for more than a few hours. Heroin and opiate addiction can lead to a chemical imbalance of dopamine, which can result in mood …show more content…
Overdosing on any of these stimulants can rev up the central nervous system and affect a person physically and behaviorally. Stimulants that are taken in doses other than those prescribed by doctors can lead to an increase of dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain. An increase of dopamine and serotonin levels affects normal communication between brain cells which results in euphoria. An increase in dopamine can also cause someone to feel a sense of well-being and diminished fatigue. Cocaine is very addictive and it is possible for someone to overdose on it so severely that they die. Nicotine is the stimulant found in cigarettes and it can cause severe health issues, especially in the lungs, and lead to cancer. Amphetamines are the most commonly abused of all drugs. They can lead to a loss of sleep or appetite as well as obsessive behaviors that lead to dependency. Stimulants are highly dangerous and extremely addictive and must be managed wisely to avoid serious negative circumstances.
Although stimulants and narcotics may make people feel pleasure or a high, the risks sometimes outweigh the rewards. Abusing these drugs can affect a person’s health, sleep, and mood in numerous negative ways. It is important to know the effects of a drug before trying it, because drugs are often addictive and can lead to many unfortunate