Drug Profile Sheet

University of Phoenix Material Drug Profile Chart Name: Jami Harris

DRUG Street Names Methods of Administration Paraphernalia Addiction Potential Withdrawal Symptoms Short and Long Term Effects of Using Drug Treatment Options

STIMULANTS:

Cocaine Coke, cola, cocoa puffs, blow Leaves can be chewed or made into tea

Snorted

Smoked

Injected

Needles

Pipes

Cocaine vials

Lighters

Straws

Aluminum foil for smoking crack.

spoons

Very short acting which will lead to ind. more consumption leading to addiction Depression

Agitation

Anxiety

Paranoia

Increase in heart rate, blood pressure and breathing

Seizure

Stroke

Heart attack

Damage of the nasal membranes

Holistic treatment of the addict requires intense rehabilitation after withdrawal has been accomplished.

Amphetamines Dexedrine

Biphetamine

Desoxyn

Crystal

Meth

Speed

Crank

Oral

Injected

Snorted Pipes

Residue on spoons

needles Amphetamines are used to help control the use of other drugs, individuals can also become addicted to this substance as it is a feeling that makes them forget about problems which will lead to further use and addiction. Hallucination, convulsions, death Agitation, Increased Heart Rate and Blood Pressure, Loss of Appetite, insomnia , dilated pupils, Increase in body temperature,

Rehabilitation after withdrawal has been accomplished in a drug treatment center.

Methamphetamine Speed

Meth

Chalk

Crystal

Glass

Tina Oral

Injected

Snorted

Smoked Glass and metal pipes Users may become addicted quickly, and use it with increasing frequency and in increasing doses. Drug craving, depressed mood, disturbed sleep patterns, and increased appetite. damages brain cells

reduced levels of dopamine which can result in symptoms like those of Parkinson's disease

Increased wakefulness, increased physical activity, decreased appetite, increased respiration, hyperthermia, and euphoria. Other CNS effects include irritability, insomnia, confusion, cardiovascular collapse, tremors, convulsions, anxiety, paranoia, and aggressiveness. Hyperthermia and convulsions can result in death. Antidepressant medications can be prescribed to combat the depressive symptoms frequently seen in methamphetamine withdrawal.

Methylphenidate - (Ritalin) White dragon,

Ciba-19 orally

crushed and snorted

dissolve the tablets in water and inject the mixture Spoons

Prescription bottles

needles Addiction to methylphenidate seems to occur when it induces large and fast dopamine increases in the brain. The risk of addiction is very small paranoia and combativeness appetite suppression, wakefulness, increased focus/attentiveness, and euphoria. If taken through injection, it can block small blood vessels The intramuscular administration of a 2-mg dose of lorazepam is usually sufficient.

DEPRESSANTS:

Chloral Hydrate Aquachloral®

Aquachloral Supprettes®

Noctec® Capsule

Liquid

Suppository

Wrappers

Prescription bottles

Individuals can become addicted to this medication and rely on it for the ability to go to sleep. This medication is also used to relieve anxiety. Drowsiness, upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea

Slow heartbeat, skin rash,itching, confusion, difficulty breathing, extreme tiredness

Physicians will slowly reduce the amount of the dosage of this medication in order to completely be free of this substance abuse, as well as require rehabilitation for abusers

Barbiturates barbs

red devils

goof balls

yellow jackets

block busters

pinks

reds

blues

Christmas trees Oral

Injected