DECYDE

Stimulants are a group of substances that speed up processes in your body, such as messages to your brain. People may use stimulants because they help them feel alert, confident, or euphoric. Stimulants include caffeine, amphetamines (including meth), cocaine, pseudoephedrine, and methylphenidate.


Published: 2023

Download our DECYDE Substance Snapshot on Stimulants here. 

Examples of stimulants include:

Amphetamines

Published: 2023

Caffeine

Published: 2023

Cocaine

Published: 2023

Methamphetamine

Published: 2023

Methylphenidate

Published: 2023

Nicotine (Inhaled)

Published: 2023

Nicotine Pouches

Published: 2024

External Resources

This website offers information on vaping, including resources for parents, educators, and a Newsline to subscribe to for updates. 

You can view their website here.

The Government of Canada provides extensive information on vaping, and the potential harms, as well as various resources. 

You can view the information here

This provides educators (and the general public) information on vaping, and how to facilitate healthy conversations with youth. 

You can view the document here. 

The purpose of this document is to provide tools and resources to school staff and others who are working to address the use of nicotine produces among youth. Key audiences that can utilize this document include principals, teachers, guidance counsellors, and public health nurses.

 

Access the resource here.