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Index of Abused Drugs and Their Effects on the Body and Mind
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Narcotics | Drug | Dependence Physical/Psychological | How Used | Duration in Hours | | Opium | High/High | Smoked | 3 - 6 hours | | Morphine | High/High | Oral, Smoked, Injected | 3 - 6 hours | | Codeine | Moderate/Moderate | Oral, Injected | 3 - 6 hours | | Heroin | High/High | Smoked, Injected, Sniffed | 3 - 6 hours | | Hydromorphone | High/High | Oral, Injected | 3 - 6 hours | | Meperidine | High/High | Oral, Injected | 3 - 6 hours | | Methadone | High/High | Oral, Injected | 12 - 24 hours | - What are Narcotics? Drugs used to relieve pain with potential for abuse
- Possible Effects? Relaxation with an immediate rush, restlessness, nausea, euphoria, drowsiness
- Symtoms of Overdose? Low shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions, coma
- Withdrawal Syndrome? Watery eyes, runny nose, yawning, cramps, loss of appetite, irritability, nausea, tremors, panic, chills, sweating
- Paraphernalia? Syringes, bent spoons, needles
- Indicators of Possible Misuse? Possible scars cause by injections, pin point pupils, loss of appetite, sniffles, watery eyes, cough, nausea, lethargy, drowsiness
Depressants | Drug | Dependence Physical/Psychological | How Used | Duration in Hours | | Barbiturates | High/Moderate | Oral | 1 - 16 hours | | Methaqualone | High/High | Oral | 4 - 8 hours | | Tranquilizers | Low/Low | Oral | 4 - 8 hours | | Chloral Hydrate | Moderate/Moderate | Oral | 5 - 8 hours | | Gultethimide | High/Moderate | Oral | 4 - 8 hours | - What are Depressants? Drugs used to relieve anxiety, irritability, tension
- Possible Effects? State of intoxication similar to alcohol, sensory alteration, anxiety reduction, intoxication, calmness, relaxed muscles, slurred speech, impaired judgment, loss of motor coordination
- Symptoms of Overdose? Shallow respiration, clammy skin, dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma, death
- Withdrawal Syndrome? Anxiety, insomnia, muscle tremors, loss of appetite
- Indicators of Possible Misuse? Behavior similar to intoxication, staggering, stumbling, lack of coordination, slurred speech, falling asleep at school, difficulty concentrating, dilated pupils
Stimulants | Drug | Dependence Physical/Psychological | How Used | Duration in Hours | | Cocaine | Possible/High | Inhaled, Injected, Smoked | 1 - 2 hours | | Amphetamines | Possible/High | Oral, Injected | 2 - 4 hours | | Methamphetamine | Possible/High | Oral, Injected | 2 - 4 hours | | Phenmetrazine | Possible/High | Oral, Injected | 2 - 4 hours | | Methylphenidate | Possible/Moderate | Oral, Injected | 2 - 4 hours | | Ice | High/High | Smoked, Oral, Injected, Inhaled | 4 - 14 hours | - What are Stimulants? Drugs used to increase alertness, relieve fatigue, feel stronger and more decisive, used for euphoric effects or to counteract the down feeling of tranquilizers or alcohol
- Possible Effects? Increased heart and breathing rates, elevated blood pressure, dilated pupils and decreased appetite; high doses may cause perspiration, blurred vision, dizziness, feeling of restlessness, anxiety, delusions
- Symptoms of Overdose? Agitation, increase in body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions
- Withdrawal Syndrome? Apathy, long periods of sleep, irritability, depression, disorientation
- Indications of Possible Misuse? Excessive activity, talkativeness, irritability, argumentativeness, nervousness, increased blood pressure or pulse, dilated pupils, long periods without sleeping or eating, euphoria
Hallucinogens | Drug | Dependence Physical/Psychological | How Used | Duration in Hours | | PCP Angel Dust Love Boat | Unknown/High | Smoked, Oral | Up to days | | LSD Acid Green/Red Dragon | None/Unknown | Smoked, Sniffed | 8 - 12 hours | | Mescaline, Peyote | None/Unknown | Oral, Injected | 8 - 12 hours | | Psilocybin | None/Unknown | Oral, Injected | Variable | | Ecstasy | None/Unknown | Sniffed, Oral, Smoked | Variable | - What are Hallucinogens? Drugs that produce behavioral changes that are multiple and dramatic, no known medical use, can block pain sensation
- Possible Effects? Rapidly changing feelings, chronic use may cause persistent problems, depression, violent behavior, anxiety, distorted perception of time, hallucinations, illusions, dizziness, confusion, suspicion, anxiety, loss of control
- Symptoms of Overdose? Convulsions, coma, heart/lung failure, ruptured blood vessels in the brain, brain damage, psychosis
- Delayed Effects? Flashbacks and brain damage
- Withdrawal Syndrome? No known syndrome
- Indications of Possible Misuse? Extreme changes in behavior and mood, trance like state, appearing fearful, chills, irregular breathing, sweating, trembling hands, changes in sense of light, hearing, touch, smell and time, increase in blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar
Cannabis | Drug | Dependence Physical/Psychological | How Used | Duration in Hours | | Marijuana | Unknown/Moderate | Smoked, Oral | 2 - 4 hours | | Pot | Unknown/Moderate | Smoked, Oral | 2 - 4 hours | | Hashish | Unknown/Moderate | Smoked, Oral | 2 - 4 hours | | Hashish Oil | Unknown/Moderate | Smoked, Oral | 2 - 4 hours | - What is Cannabis? Hemp plant from which marijuana and hashish are produced
- Possible Effects? Euphoria, loss of appetite, impaired memory, concentration, knowledge retention, loss of coordination, more vivid sense of taste, sight, smell, hearing, fluctuating emotions, fragmentary thoughts, disoriented behavior, psychosis
- Symptoms of Overdose? Fatigue, lack of coordination, paranoia, possible psychosis
- Withdrawal Syndrome? Insomnia, hyperactivity, sometimes decreased appetite
- Indications of Possible Misuse? Animated behavior, loud talking, followed by sleepiness, dilated pupils, bloodshot eyes, distortions in perception, hallucinations, loss of coordination
Alcohol | Drug | Dependence Physical/Psychological | How Used | Duration in Hours | | Ethyl Alcohol | Possible/Possible | Oral | 1 - 4 hours | | Ethanol | Possible/Possible | Oral | 1 - 4 hours | - What is Alcohol? Liquid distilled product of fermented fruits, grains and vegetables, used as solvent, antiseptic and sedative
- Possible Effects? Intoxication, sensory alteration, anxiety reduction
- Symptoms of Overdose? Staggering, odor of alcohol on breath, loss of coordination, slurred speech, dilated pupils
- Withdrawal Syndrome? Sweating, tremors, altered perception, psychosis, fear, auditory hallucinations
- Indications of Possible Misuse? Confusion, disorientation, loss of motor nerve control
Steroids | Drug | Dependence Physical/Psychological | How Used | Duration in Hours | | Dianabol | Possible/Possible | Oral, Injected | Days - Weeks | | Nandrolone | Possible/Possible | Oral | Days - Weeks | - What are Steroids? Synthetic compounds available legally and illegally, drugs that are closely related to the male hormone, testosterone
- Possible Effects? Increase in body weight, increase in muscle strength, enhanced athletic performance, increase of physical endurance
- Symptoms of Overdose? Quick weight and muscle gains, aggressive behavior, skin rashes, impotence
- Withdrawal Syndrome? Depression, significant weight loss, behavioral changes, trembeling
- Idications of Possible Misuse? Increases combativeness and aggressiveness, jaundice, purple or red spots on body, unexplained darkness of skin, persistent unpleasnat breath odor, swelling of feet or lower legs
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