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Narcotics means
"stupor"
3 groups of narcotics
1. Opiates: Morphine, codeine
2. opiate derivatives: heroin
3. synthetic opiates
Types of heroin
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
Acute Effects of Heroin
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
Heroin Withdrawal
1. Elevated body temp
2. Increased blood pressure
3. Piloerection "gooseflesh"
4. Tearing runny nose
5. Diarrhea
6. Yawning panting
7. Sexual Symptoms
Dangers of Heroin
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
Long range heroin treatment
1. Methadone maintenance
2. Laam maintenance
3. Therapeutic communities
4. Multi Modality programs
5. Naltrexone (blocks the effects of narcotics
Prescription Drugs Effects
1. Respiratory depression
2. Nausea and vomiting
3. Intestinal spasms due to decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid
4. Undue sleep-inducing effect
LSD popular
60's
4 Major Categories of Hallucinogens
1. Hallucinogens related to serotonin
2. Hallucinogens related to norepinephrine
3. Hallucinogens related to acetylcholine
4. Miscellaneous hallucinogens
LSD
Said to be most powerful psychoactive drug. Psychedelic - Mind Expanding
LSD can come as...
Tiny squares of paper with pictures on them. "blotters"
2. Liquid of gelatin chips "microdot"
3. Tiny Powder Pellets
LSD Usage is
On the rise
Acute effects of LSD
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
Possible Adverse Effects of MDMA (Ecstasy)
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
Signs and symptoms of MDMA (Ecstasy)
Serotonin Levels drop
Impairs ability to learn
negative effects on memory and brain function
Water overdose
PCP was used as a surgical anesthetic in....
1963
Acute effects of PCP and Ketamine
Manic excitement
Depression and anxiety
Sudden mood changes
Disordered and confused thought
Paranoia
Unpredictable aggression
Depersonalization