A mother learns that her son has been taking stimulants. What would a substance abuse expert most likely tell her about stimulants?

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Stimulants, by definition, increase alertness, attention, and energy, as well as elevate blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. They do not slow down the body's processes or increase appetite; instead, they often have the opposite effect, which is why D is correct. Alcohol and opiates are depressants, not stimulants, which rules out A.

A Mother Learns That Her Son Has Been Taking Stimulants