M
MA HUANG (Chinese ephedrine, Herbal ecstasy)
Desired Effects:
feeling “high”
wakefulness
decreased fatigue
Duration of Effects:
1 to 4 hours
Common Side Effects:
anxiety
irritability
fear
insomnia
headache
difficulty urinating
restlessness
agitation
weakness
tremor
vomiting
Overdose Reaction:
confusion
irregular heart rate
fast heart rate
stroke
hallucinations
paranoia
difficulty breathing
coma
Overdose Lethality Potential:
moderate
Withdrawal Reaction:
sadness
anxiety
obsessions
Withdrawal Potential:
low
Potential to Agitate:
high
Potential to Calm:
low
Miscellaneous:
Taken by mouth.
METHANOL (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol)
Products:
antifreeze
deicer
fuel octane booster
solvent
fuel for picnic stoves and torches
Potential Exposure Routes:
Oral:Yes
Dermal:Yes
Inhalation:Yes
Time to Effect Onset:
Two phase, rapid and delayed effects
Clinical Effects*:
nausea
tipsy
agitation
stupor
vomiting
abdominal pain
confusion
coma
Lethality Potential:
High
Antidotes:
Ethanol, 4-methylpyrazole, Dialysis, Folate
Rescuer Contamination Risk:
Minimal
Miscellaneous:
*Delayed blindness may occur.
METHYLENEDIOXYAMPHETAMINE (MDA, Love Drug)
Desired Effects:
feeling “high”
tranquillity
Duration of Effects:
8 hours
Common Side Effects:
hallucinations
anxiety
fast heart rate
Overdose Reaction:
anxiety
seizures
violent behavior
confusion
agitation
hallucinations
disorganized behavior
unconsciousness
Overdose Lethality Potential:
low-moderate
Withdrawal Reaction:
anxiety
sadness
lack of interest/pleasure
Withdrawal Potential:
low
Potential to Agitate:
moderate-high
Potential to Calm:
moderate

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