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1
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what class are amphetamines?

A

B (unless injected then class A)

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what are the effects of amphetamines?

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alert
excited
talkative
reduced sleep + appetite

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what are withdrawal symptoms of amphetamines?

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lethargy

poor concentration

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what are negative effects of amphetamines?

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dependency
mood disorders
paranoia/ psychosis
cardiac problems

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5
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what is speed?

A

amphetamines

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6
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which drugs are stimulants (sympathomimetics)?

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amphetamines
cocaine
mephedrone

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What are poppers?

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amyl nitrate

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8
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effects of poppers?

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enhanced sexual experience,

few mins of head-rush “high”

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risks of poppers?

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hypotension
arrhythmia and death
confusion

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what class is cannabis?

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B

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name the class B drugs?

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speed
cannabis
ketmanine
mephedrone

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12
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what are the effects of cannabis?

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relaxed
giggles + talkative
munchies

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13
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what are withdrawal symptoms of cannabis?

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irritable
nausea/ reduced appetite
diarrhoea, shakes

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what are the risks of cannabis?

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dependency
paranoia/ psychosis
apathy

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what class is cocaine?

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A

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16
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name the class A drugs

A 
cocaine
amphetamines (injected)
heroin
LSD
MDMA
magic mushrooms
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17
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what are the effects of cocaine?

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feel “on top of the world”
confident
reduces hunger

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18
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what are the withdrawal symptoms of cocaine?

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low mood

generally unwell

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19
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what are the risks of cocaine?

A 
tachycardia
hyperthermia
MI/ HF/ hypertension
seizures
mood disorders
paranoia
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20
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what class are benzos?

A

C

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21
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name the class C drugs

A

Benzos

GHB/ GBL

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22
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what are the effects of benzos?

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relaxed

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23
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what are the withdrawal symptoms of benzos?

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reduced concentration
N+V, tremors
anxiety and panic attacks
seizures

24
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what are the risks of GHB/ GBL?

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dependency
visual disturbances
mood disorders
coma/ death if combined with alcohol

25
Q

what class is Heroin?

A

A

26
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what are the effects of heroin?

A

warm feeling
euphoria
analgesia

27
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what are the withdrawal effects of heroin?

A 
GI- N+V, diarrhoea
ENT- watery eyes, sneezing
MSK- cramps, involuntary spasms
mood disorders/ insomnia
sweating
28
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risks of heroin?

A 
dependency
needle risks- HIV
constipation
hallucinations
respiratory depression
29
Q

what class are GHB/ GBL?

A

C

30
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what are the effects of GHB/ GBL?

A

euphoria
reduced inhibitions
drowsiness

31
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what are the withdrawal effects of GHB/ GBL?

A

insomnia
tremor
delirium

32
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what are the risks of benzos?

A

respiratory depression
hangover
death with injection

33
Q

what class is ketamine?

A

B

34
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what are the effects of ketamine?

A

dissociation

hallucinations

35
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what are the risks of ketamine?

A

dependency
panic attacks/ agitation
cystitis/ bladder pain

36
Q

what class is LSD?

A

A

37
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what are the effects of LSD?

A

hallucinations

altered perceptions

38
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what are the risks of LSD?

A

“bad trips”- fear, panic attacks, flashbacks

accidents

39
Q

what class is MDMA?

A

A

40
Q

what are the effects of MDMA?

A

happy, energised
increased affection
dilated pupils

41
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what are the withdrawal effects of MDMA?

A

lethargy
depression
memory problems

42
Q

what are the risks of MDMA?

A

tachycardia
hyperpyrexia
electrolyte dusturbances/ under or overhydration
mood disorders/ psychosis

43
Q

what is MDMA also known as?

A

ecstasy

44
Q

what class is mephedrone?

A

B

45
Q

what are the effects of mephedrone?

A

alert and confident
talkative, increased affection
reduced appetite

46
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what are the risks of mephedrone?

A 
GI
hallucinations
dependence
self harm
seizures
47
Q

what class are magic mushrooms?

A

A

48
Q

what are the effects of magic mushrooms?

A

disorientation
giddiness/ euphoria
hallucination

49
Q

what are the risks of magic mushrooms?

A

poisoning, death
diarrhoea, stomach pains
bad trips

50
Q

what are the depressants?

A 
benzos
alcohol
heroin
ketamine
cannabis
51
Q

which drugs are hallucinogens?

A

cannabis
LSD
MDMA
magic mushrooms (psilocybin)

52
Q

what is COWS?

A

clinical opiate withdrawal scale

53
Q

what can be used in opiate overdose?

A

naloxone

54
Q

what can be used long-term for opiate addiction?

A

methadone/ buprenorphine (buprenorphine safe in pragnancy and lower risk of OD)

55
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which drug can be used for benzo OD?

A

flumazenil, but only by senior as can cause seizures

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