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Stimulant drugs have been characterized as "robbing Peter to pay Paul." Post your explanation of this principle, demonstrating as much knowledge of the physiology as you can. 250 words.

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The characterization of stimulant drugs as "robbing Peter to pay Paul"is an interesting as well as largely accurate characterization. This is largely due to the fact that stimulant drugs do indeed enhance the performance of one area of the body, at the expense of many others.

Stimulant drugs are known for their ability to stimulate the central nervous system, as well as the peripheral nervous system. By ...

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