Posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 10, 2003, at 0:26:18
In reply to Re: Stimulant help?? » Ame Sans Vie, posted by The Shadow on August 9, 2003, at 23:47:51
> What does it mean by"peripheral"effects and"mental"energy in describing effects of stimulants?
Peripheral effects of stimulants are those which take place outside the nervous system. These would include faster heart rate, heart palpitations, higher blood pressure, and heart dysrhythmias.
The mental energy provided by stimulants is generally in the form of a very focused energy -- i.e. even someone with a terribly short attention span can sit through a movie attentively, study for hours, etc. Some other effects that may manifest themselves through the central nervous system include hyperactivity, restlessness, talkativeness, insomnia, dizziness, chills, stimulation (duh, lol), anxiety, dysphoria, irritability, aggressiveness, and headache.
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