Stimulants

stimulant: a drug that speeds up the central nervous system (uppers)

more nitrogen results in a better stimulant

examples

adrenaline

hormone

natural stimulant

binds to receptors

lasts for minutes

not addictive

amphetamine

synthetic drug based on adrenaline

does not damage the brain (not addictive if used properly)

stimulates release of dopamine, serotonin; blocks reuptake

lasts for hours

methamphetamine (meth/speed)

amphetamine with additional methyl group (CH₃)

simulates adrenaline

addictive

tobacco: plant that grows in America

nicotine (C₁₀H₁₄N₂)

short-term

increases heart rate

constricts blood vessels

reduces urine output

long-term

heart problems

lung/jaw cancer

bronchitis: inflammation of bronchi due to irritation

air pollution

fires (50% of fires in Canada)

yellow teeth

structure: 1 methyl group; one part can exist in two mirrored forms

caffeine (C₈H₁₀N₄O₂)

increases nerve signaling, decreases blood flow

negative effects

tolerance

psychological addiction

no physical addiction

bad for hand-eye coordination

structure: 3 methyl (CH₃) groups and 2 carbonyl (CO) groups

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