What Can Happen When Stimulant Medications are Misused or Abused?
As with other prescription medications, taking stimulants in a way other than intended can have serious consequences. According to the DEA, abuse of stimulant medications may result in the following:
- Short, intense periods of high energy; feelings of nervousness or stress, uncontrollable shaking, rapid beating of the heart, forcible or irregular pulsing of the heart that is noticeable to the person experiencing it, and high blood pressure from very high doses.
- Psychotic episodes, paranoid delusions, hallucinations and bizarre behavior.10
If your child demonstrates any of these symptoms or behaviors, talk to your child and a healthcare professional immediately.
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