Which is an indicator of stimulant use?

Which is an indicator of stimulant use?

• A. Sleepiness
• B. Calmness
• C. Restlessness
• D. Negative attitude

Answer: (C)

Stimulants raise the brain’s arousal, increasing energy and alertness, which often shows up as restlessness. When someone is under the influence, they tend to move more, pace, fidget, or can’t sit still because the nervous system is in a heightened state. This restlessness is a common behavioral cue that someone may be using stimulants. In contrast, sleepiness would reflect a sedating effect, calmness implies a peaceful or subdued state rather than heightened arousal, and a negative attitude isn’t a specific, reliable sign of stimulant use.

Stimulants raise the brain’s arousal, increasing energy and alertness, which often shows up as restlessness. When someone is under the influence, they tend to move more, pace, fidget, or can’t sit still because the nervous system is in a heightened state. This restlessness is a common behavioral cue that someone may be using stimulants. In contrast, sleepiness would reflect a sedating effect, calmness implies a peaceful or subdued state rather than heightened arousal, and a negative attitude isn’t a specific, reliable sign of stimulant use.