Stimulants: Meth, Cocaine, and Amphetamines

Stimulants are drugs that speed up activity in the brain. This class of drugs includes substances such as caffeine, ADHD medication, and methamphetamine. As these examples suggest, the effects can range from mild to medically beneficial to potentially deadly. This book looks at the history and effects of both legal and illegal stimulants. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and meth, drugs are an inescapable part of life in the 21st century. Addiction, once viewed as a shameful secret, is now widely understood to be a brain disease that can be treated. This series explores the many facets of this complex topic, providing students with the facts they need to navigate drug use and misuse in their daily lives.