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Physical and Mental Effects of Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs
Opiate-type drugs cause:
- Sleepiness
- Lethargy
- Euphoria
- Insensitivity to pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Slowed breathing
- Constipation
- Constricted pupils
Stimulant-type drugs cause:
- Reduced appetite
- Euphoria
- Increased heart rate
- Restlessness and speeded motion
- Sleeplessness
- Stomach ache
- Dizziness
High doses of stimulants can cause:
- Increased body temperature
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart failure
- Seizures
- Thoughts of suicide
- Paranoia
- Hostility
- Psychosis
- Delirium
Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants cause:
- Slowed brain activity causing loss of coordination
- Sleepiness
- Depression
- Thoughts of self-injury or suicide
- Hallucinations
- Dilated pupils
- Weak pulse
- Tremors
- Mood swings
- Disorientation
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