Hallucinogens/Club Drugs Flashcards
The 4 C’s
Loss of CONTROL
CONTINUED use despite harm
COMPULSIVE use
CRAVING
Hallucinogens do 3 things. They are…? (MIA)
Mimic psychosis
Induce sensory & cognitive distortions
Alter perception of reality
Commonly used hallucinogens include? (7)
Acid Mushrooms Angel Dust MDMA/E Mescaline/Peyote
Hearing colours and seeing sounds? A short-term effect of hallucinogens
Synesthisia
T/F With hallucinogens, effects vary by user.
TRUE - from ecstasy to terror
Other short term effects of hallucinogens include? ETC
Emotional lability
Time distortions
Connection with universe
T/F True hallucinations can occur with low dose.
FALSE - high dose
Factors influencing effects of hallucinogens. (7 - D AE SC PE)
Dose
Attitude/Expectation
Setting/Context
Personal/Emotional State
Hallucinogens structurally resemble one of three NT’s which are…
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
Serotonin
Because they structurally resemble NT’s hallucinogens also have a _________ effect.
Stimulating
Long term use of PCP & LSD can produce flashbacks known as…(hppd)
HPPD
Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder
Ecstasy can destroy ___________ producing neurons?
Serotonin - unknown if they can be replaced
2 Other long term effects? The usual suspects
Depression
Anxiety
Chronic use can cause…(4DLPE)
Decreased motivation
Lack of interest
Persistent speech problems
Extended psychosis
Tolerance to hallucinogens happens…
Quickly
In order to diminish tolerance, the user must:
Abstain for a few days
Which hallucinogen can cause physical dependence?
PCP
T/F Psychological dependence is uncommon with chronic use.
FALSE - Common
Club drugs include these 3
Rohypnol
Ketamine
GHB
Club drugs are known to be used for sexual assault because of these 2 ‘a’ effects
Anesthetizing
Amnestic
GHB=
Gamma hydroxybutyrate
GHB is a CNS…
Depressant
GHB comes in what form? Length of action?
Liquid
10-20m onset, lasts up to 4h
High doses of GHB can cause…
Anesthetic effects
