What is a cns stimulant drug?
Examples of CNS stimulants include amphetamines, such as methylphenidate (Ritalin®), methamphetamine (e.g. Desoxyn® or Desoxyn Gradumet®), caffeine (e.g. coffee or tea), nicotine (cigarettes or cigars), and the illegal drug cocaine.
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About Nicotine
Nicotine is one of the most heavily used addictive drugs in the United States. Through its delivery mechanism, cigarettes and chewing tobacco, it is also the leading preventable cause of disease, disability and death in the U.S, accounting for 90% of lung cancer cases, or 38,000 deaths per year. It is illegal in most U.S. states to sell cigarettes and chewing tobacco to people under the age of 18. Some state have raised the age to 19.
About Cocaine
Cocaine is a very dangerous and highly addictive drug, which increases heart rate and body temperature. Cocaine has several names, including coke, rock and crack. Cocaine has a euphoric effect, which can provide a 'high' feeling. Cocaine is dangerous in the sense that it can lead to death, even on the first try.
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