hallucinogens and marijuana

Disrupt the normal functioning of your brain

Alter perception of reality Cause hallucinations Alter the senses (touch, taste, smell, sound, sight)

Psychosis, panic attacks and dangerous accidents are all possible risks

Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD): Acid, blotter, cubes, microdot, yellow sunshine, blue heaven, Cid

Magic Mushrooms (Psilocybin): Simple Simon, shrooms, silly putty, sherms, musk, boomers

Mescaline: Cactus, cactus buttons, cactus joint, mesc, mescal, mese, mezc, moon, musk, topi

Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine(MDMA): Ecstasy

Phencyclidine (PCP): “Angel dust”

Salvia

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): Marijuana:

Blunt, Dope, Ganja, Herb, Joint, Bud, Mary Jane, Pot, Reefer, Green, Trees, Smoke, Skunk, Weed, Hash, Tea, Chronic, Loud, Cush

Obtained from hemp plant, Cannibis sativa Main active chemical is

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which moves quickly through the bloodstream to the brain and other organs throughout the body[1]

Intoxication: minutes to 3-4hrs Most widely used illicit psychoactive drug in

US 32% people ever used (1996 survey)

Behavior Poor grooming and routine Decreased responsiveness

to others Disorganization Social withdrawal, isolation Apathy, lack of motivation

Feelings Euphoria (during

intoxication): “High” Mild to Panic Anxiety

Attacks During withdrawal one is

either Irritable or Anxious

Overall Health Bronchitis,

emphysema, and lung cancer(debatable)

Immunosuppressant Pleural effusions Lowers LH

production

Typically symptoms are◦ Apprehension ◦ Suspiciousness◦ Confusion◦ Memory impairment◦ Depersonalization◦ De- realization◦ Hallucination.

Marijuana is a potent antidepressant in low doses, but according to new study

In high doses:◦ Depression◦ Social withdrawal◦ Isolation◦ Positive peer support

Mood swings Irritability Sleeplessness

According to study done by Dr. Ole Andreassen of Oslo University Hospital in Norway and his colleagues. the bipolar patients who used cannabis performed better in verbal fluency than bipolar patients who did not use cannabis. ◦ They appeared to perform

slightly better on the learning test, although these results were not statistically significant.[4]

Hallucinations Delusions Paranoia, suspiciousness Apathy, amotivation Isolation, social

withdrawal

Glaucoma Smoking marijuana reduces Intra Ocular Pressure in

normal human subjects. THC eye drops reduce glaucoma symptoms

Asthma Initial bronchodiltaion, followed by bronchoconstriction.

Nausea AIDS patient Cancer treatment.

Famous party drug Side effects:

◦ Tremors◦ Muscle cramps◦ Nausea◦ Anxiety and depression

NB: Prolonged use also carries the risk of longer-term problems with memory and learning.

10% people ever used (1996 survey)

Intoxication: minutes to a few hours or days

Banned in 1985 Derivative of

anesthetic

One of the strongest hallucinogensIt can disrupt the normal functioning of your brain and how nerves and serotonin interact Soaked into paper, tablet, crystalline, or tablet 10% people ever used (1996 survey)

Intoxication: minutes to a few hours or days

Derived from Peyot Cactus and others Smoked or eaten 10% people ever used (1996 survey)

Intoxication: minutes to a few hours or days

Derived from plants or other sources in nature 10% people ever used (1996 survey)

Intoxication: minutes to a few hours or days Disrupting how nerve cells and the serotonin

interact throughout the brain and spinal cord leading to hallucination.

Phencyclidine (PCP) was developed in the 1950s as an intravenous anesthetic but, due to the side effects of confusion and delirium, its development for human medical use was discontinued.

exhibits hallucinogenic effects

Salvia divinorum is a psychoactive plant which can induce dissociative effects and is a potent producer of "visions" and other hallucinatory experiences.

Health Elevated body temperature Increased heart rate and blood pressure Appetite loss Memory loss Headaches Nausea Sweating Sleeplessness

Feelings Amplification of senses (smell, touch,

taste, sound, sight) Merging of senses Anxiety, panic (“bad trips”), flashbacks

cause intense fear over loss of control

Thinking Alteration of thinking and self-awareness Anxiety and panic (“bad trips”), flashbacks Confusion Suspicion

Behavior Lack of insight and judgment; jumping out of the

window out of the belief that one could “fly” Aggression and violence

Anxiety Fatigue Isolation and

social withdrawal Depression

Sleeplessness Routine, schedule Mood swings Restlessness

Hallucinations Paranoia Delusions Isolation and social withdrawal

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1. Take psychiatric medication as prescribed

2. Avoid substance use3. Increase coping skills4. Increase social support5. Engage in meaningful activities

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[1]Retrieved from http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/ on February 9, 2014 [2] Retrieved from

http://www.foxnews.com/story/2007/10/25/marijuana-improves-depression-in-low-doses-worsens-it-in-high-doses-study-says/ on February 9, 2014

[3] 1]Retrieved from http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/ on February 10, 2014

[4] Retrieved from http://psychcentral.com/news/2010/07/15/different-effects-of-marijuana-in-bipolar-and-schizophrenic-patients/15496.html on February 9, 2014

[5] Retreived from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phencyclidine on February 9, 2014

[6] Viewed in Mueser, K. et al (2003). Integrated Treatment for Dual Disorders: A guide to effective practice. The Guilford Press: New York on February 9, 2014

[7] Image Retrieved from http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH/2k9NSDUH/MH/2K9MHResults.htm on February 10, 2014