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CAFFEINE


Desired Effects:

wakefulness

clear thought flow

decreased fatigue

increased concentration

improved motor performance


Duration of Effects:

4 to 6 hours


Common Side Effects:

anxiety

nausea

insomnia

agitation

restlessness

increased heart rate

vomiting

tremor


Overdose Reaction:

confusion

seizures (rare)

insomnia

irregular heart rate


Overdose Lethality Potential:

low


Withdrawal Reaction:

headaches

irritability

anxiety

dizziness


Withdrawal Potential:

low-moderate


Potential to Agitate:

moderate


Potential to Calm:

low


Miscellaneous:

Taken by mouth or by IV injection.



CAMPHOR


Products:

camphor oil

mothballs

liniments


Potential Exposure Routes:

Oral: Yes

Dermal: Rare

Inhalation: No


Time to Effect Onset:

Rapid if ingested


Clinical Effects*:

nausea

confusion

agitation

stupor

coma

vomiting

incoordination

seizures

stop breathing


Lethality Potential:

Moderate


Antidotes:

Benzodiazepines for seizures


Rescuer Contamination Risk:

Minimal



CANNABIS (Bud, Doobie, Dope, Ganja, Grass, Hashish, Hash, Marihuana, Marijuana Mary Jane, Pot, Reefer, THC, Weed)


Desired Effects:

feeling “high”

sensory distortions

time distortion

hallucinations

tranquillity

giddiness


Duration of Effects:

6 to 12 hours


Common Side Effects:

anxiety

panic

sadness

memory impairment

drowsiness

paranoia

sexual dysfunction

poor coordination

poor concentration

confusion


Overdose Reaction:

increased likelihood of side effects

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

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