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Narcotics means
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"stupor"
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3 groups of narcotics
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1. Opiates: Morphine, codeine
2. opiate derivatives: heroin 3. synthetic opiates |
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Types of heroin
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1. Black Tar Heroin- pure and inexpensive
2. Fentanyl- Prescription narcotic drug. 10 to 1000 times stronger then heroin. Fentanyl patch you can chew like gum. 3. Cheese Heroin- Black tar heroin combined with diphenhydrine 4. Opium Smoking |
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Acute Effects of Heroin
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1.Almost immediate tingling sensation and sudden feeling of warmth
2. Intense euphoria 3. Subsequent tranquil drowsiness 4. Diminished Sexual desire 5. Nausea may hit before the high doses 6. Heavy Extrimites |
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Heroin Withdrawal
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1. Elevated body temp
2. Increased blood pressure 3. Piloerection "gooseflesh" 4. Tearing runny nose 5. Diarrhea 6. Yawning panting 7. Sexual Symptoms |
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Dangers of Heroin
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1. Low LD/ED
2. Toxic Substances cut with heroin 3. Unstable levels of tolerance 4. possible respiratory arrest 5.Allergic Reaction 6.Increased risk of HIC or hepatitis 7.Vessels in arms/legs collapse 8. Possible parkinsons disease from MPTP |
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Long range heroin treatment
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1. Methadone maintenance
2. Laam maintenance 3. Therapeutic communities 4. Multi Modality programs 5. Naltrexone (blocks the effects of narcotics |
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Prescription Drugs Effects
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1. Respiratory depression
2. Nausea and vomiting 3. Intestinal spasms due to decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid 4. Undue sleep-inducing effect |
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LSD popular
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60's
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4 Major Categories of Hallucinogens
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1. Hallucinogens related to serotonin
2. Hallucinogens related to norepinephrine 3. Hallucinogens related to acetylcholine 4. Miscellaneous hallucinogens |
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LSD
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Said to be most powerful psychoactive drug. Psychedelic - Mind Expanding
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LSD can come as...
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Tiny squares of paper with pictures on them. "blotters"
2. Liquid of gelatin chips "microdot" 3. Tiny Powder Pellets |
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LSD Usage is
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On the rise
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Acute effects of LSD
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Excitation of sympathetic nervous system
Laughing or crying, depending on: setting expectations Images seen with eyes closed Intermingling of senses perception of a multi-level reality Exaggerated configurations of common objects A feeling of timelessness Separation of one's mind from one's body |
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Possible Adverse Effects of MDMA (Ecstasy)
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Danger of heatstroke
Dehydration and electrolyte depletion Irregular heartbeat Kidney and liver failure Jaw-clenching and muscle spasms Long-term: Neuro-chemical changes Agitation and confusion affects sleep Depression and anxiety - Long Term! Long Term memory impairments |
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Signs and symptoms of MDMA (Ecstasy)
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Serotonin Levels drop
Impairs ability to learn negative effects on memory and brain function Water overdose |
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PCP was used as a surgical anesthetic in....
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1963
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Acute effects of PCP and Ketamine
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Manic excitement
Depression and anxiety Sudden mood changes Disordered and confused thought Paranoia Unpredictable aggression Depersonalization |