Drugs Flashcards
what class are amphetamines?
B (unless injected then class A)
what are the effects of amphetamines?
alert
excited
talkative
reduced sleep + appetite
what are withdrawal symptoms of amphetamines?
lethargy
poor concentration
what are negative effects of amphetamines?
dependency
mood disorders
paranoia/ psychosis
cardiac problems
what is speed?
amphetamines
which drugs are stimulants (sympathomimetics)?
amphetamines
cocaine
mephedrone
What are poppers?
amyl nitrate
effects of poppers?
enhanced sexual experience,
few mins of head-rush “high”
risks of poppers?
hypotension
arrhythmia and death
confusion
what class is cannabis?
B
name the class B drugs?
speed
cannabis
ketmanine
mephedrone
what are the effects of cannabis?
relaxed
giggles + talkative
munchies
what are withdrawal symptoms of cannabis?
irritable
nausea/ reduced appetite
diarrhoea, shakes
what are the risks of cannabis?
dependency
paranoia/ psychosis
apathy
what class is cocaine?
A
name the class A drugs
cocaine amphetamines (injected) heroin LSD MDMA magic mushrooms
what are the effects of cocaine?
feel “on top of the world”
confident
reduces hunger
what are the withdrawal symptoms of cocaine?
low mood
generally unwell
what are the risks of cocaine?
tachycardia hyperthermia MI/ HF/ hypertension seizures mood disorders paranoia
what class are benzos?
C
name the class C drugs
Benzos
GHB/ GBL
what are the effects of benzos?
relaxed
what are the withdrawal symptoms of benzos?
reduced concentration
N+V, tremors
anxiety and panic attacks
seizures
what are the risks of GHB/ GBL?
dependency
visual disturbances
mood disorders
coma/ death if combined with alcohol
what class is Heroin?
A
what are the effects of heroin?
warm feeling
euphoria
analgesia
what are the withdrawal effects of heroin?
GI- N+V, diarrhoea ENT- watery eyes, sneezing MSK- cramps, involuntary spasms mood disorders/ insomnia sweating
risks of heroin?
dependency needle risks- HIV constipation hallucinations respiratory depression
what class are GHB/ GBL?
C
what are the effects of GHB/ GBL?
euphoria
reduced inhibitions
drowsiness
what are the withdrawal effects of GHB/ GBL?
insomnia
tremor
delirium
what are the risks of benzos?
respiratory depression
hangover
death with injection
what class is ketamine?
B
what are the effects of ketamine?
dissociation
hallucinations
what are the risks of ketamine?
dependency
panic attacks/ agitation
cystitis/ bladder pain
what class is LSD?
A
what are the effects of LSD?
hallucinations
altered perceptions
what are the risks of LSD?
“bad trips”- fear, panic attacks, flashbacks
accidents
what class is MDMA?
A
what are the effects of MDMA?
happy, energised
increased affection
dilated pupils
what are the withdrawal effects of MDMA?
lethargy
depression
memory problems
what are the risks of MDMA?
tachycardia
hyperpyrexia
electrolyte dusturbances/ under or overhydration
mood disorders/ psychosis
what is MDMA also known as?
ecstasy
what class is mephedrone?
B
what are the effects of mephedrone?
alert and confident
talkative, increased affection
reduced appetite
what are the risks of mephedrone?
GI hallucinations dependence self harm seizures
what class are magic mushrooms?
A
what are the effects of magic mushrooms?
disorientation
giddiness/ euphoria
hallucination
what are the risks of magic mushrooms?
poisoning, death
diarrhoea, stomach pains
bad trips
what are the depressants?
benzos alcohol heroin ketamine cannabis
which drugs are hallucinogens?
cannabis
LSD
MDMA
magic mushrooms (psilocybin)
what is COWS?
clinical opiate withdrawal scale
what can be used in opiate overdose?
naloxone
what can be used long-term for opiate addiction?
methadone/ buprenorphine (buprenorphine safe in pragnancy and lower risk of OD)
which drug can be used for benzo OD?
flumazenil, but only by senior as can cause seizures
