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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

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

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