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ABSINTHE (The Green Fairy,Wormwood)


Desired Effects:

feeling “high”

uninhibited behavior

memory impairment

numbing of the senses


Duration of Effects:

1-8 hours


Common Side Effects:

drowsiness

confusion

poor coordination

emotional instability

slurred speech

decreased concentration

dizziness

agitation


Overdose Reaction:

psychosis

confusion

extreme drowsiness

decreased breathing

seizures

agitation

coma


Overdose Lethality Potential:

moderate+


Withdrawal Reaction:

insomnia

anxiety/agitation

sadness

seizures

hallucinations

confusion

tremor


Withdrawal Potential:

high


Potential to Agitate:

moderate*


Potential to Calm:

moderate


Miscellaneous:

+Potential lethality when mixed with other drugs.

*May cause agitation in some people.



ACETONE (Dimethyl ketone)


Products:

paint and varnish remover

finger nail polish removers

solvents

cleaners


Potential Exposure Routes:

Oral:Yes

Dermal:Rare

Inhalation:No


Time to Effect Onset:

Rapid


Clinical Effects*:

nausea

confusion

agitation

stupor

coma

vomiting

incoordination

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Jul 17, 2016 | Posted by in PSYCHIATRY | Comments Off on A

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