Some psychoactive drugs can also affect the functions of the autonomic nervous system. Amphetamines, which are commonly prescribed to treat ADHD, can lead to elevated heart rates and increased arousal. References: 1  American Psychological Association. 2  APA concise dictionary of psychology.
If you are sick with strep throat, you will be contagious until you have been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours. However, your symptoms may last longer than that. It is important to take all of your antibiotics as prescribed.
Is Strep Throat Contagious? Strep throat is very contagious. Anybody can get it, but most cases are in school-age kids and teens. How Do People Get Strep Throat? Students tend to get strep throat most often during the school year when big groups of people are close together. The bacteria that cause strep throat tend to hang out in the nose and throat, so sneezing, coughing, or shaking hands can easily spread the strep infection from one person to another.