Weed/Alcohol
inhaling/smoking
swallowing (pill)
snorting
injecting the powder that has been dissolved in water/alcohol
What are two common Hallucinogenics?
LSD/Acid
Mushrooms (Psilocybin)
Peyote (Mescaline)
DMT
Ayahuasca
Ketamine
PCP
Salvia
You can buy this drug over-the-counter in 46 states, and with prescription in 50 states, in order to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose
Naloxone e.g. Narcan
What are some short-term effects people using hallucinogenics may experience?
increased blood pressure, breathing rate, or body temperature
loss of appetite
dry mouth
sleep problems
mixed senses (such as "seeing" sounds or "hearing" colors)
spiritual experiences
feelings of relaxation or detachment from self/environment
uncoordinated movements
excessive sweating
panic
paranoia—extreme and unreasonable distrust of others
psychosis—disordered thinking detached from reality
If someone you are with someone who is overdosing, The Good Samaritan Law provides you immunity for your own substance use or possession if you do these 3 things
1. Call 911, a law enforcement officer, or a medical provider
2. You identify yourself and cooperate with the police officer or emergency medical responder, providing as much information as possible
3. You remain at the scene of the event until a police officer or emergency medical responders arrive
extreme weight loss
severe dental problems
intense itching, leading to skin sores from scratching
anxiety
confusion
sleeping problems
violent behavior
paranoia—extreme and unreasonable distrust of others
hallucinations—sensations and images that seem real though they aren't
swallowing as tablets or pills: DMT, LSD, ketamine, PCP
swallowing as liquid: DMT, LSD, peyote
consuming raw or dried: ayahuasca, peyote, psilocybin, salvia
brewing into tea: ayahuasca, peyote, psilocybin, salvia
snorting: ketamine, PCP
injecting: ketamine, PCP
inhaling, vaporizing, or smoking: DMT, PCP, salvia
absorbing through the lining in the mouth using drug-soaked paper pieces: LSD
What are the 4 lobes of the brain?
An extra 100 points if you can tell me what this is
Frontal, Temporal, Occipital, and Perietal
Name one effect that heroin has on the body that can be life-threatening
heart function slows, breathing severely slows – slowed breathing can also lead to coma and permanent brain damage
What are some risks associated specifically with hallucinogenic substances?
Some psilocybin users risk poisoning and possibly death from using a poisonous mushroom by mistake.
High doses of PCP can cause seizures, coma, and death (though death more often results from accidental injury or suicide during PCP intoxication)
Interactions between PCP and depressants such as alcohol and benzodiazepines (prescribed to relieve anxiety or promote sleep—alprazolam [Xanax]) can lead to coma.
Some bizarre behaviors resulting from hallucinogens may prompt public health or law enforcement personnel intervention.
Confusion or disorientation; vomiting; hypothermia; inability to stay conscious; cold or clammy skin; lack of physical coordination, including an inability to walk; irregular pulse; depressed breathing; seizure; choking; loss of bowel or bladder control; blue-tinged skin, especially around the lips or under the fingernails
Sharing needles can increase your risk of what?
Hep A, B and C, TB, HIV, other blood transmitted diseases
-Narcolepsy medication (Provigil, Nuvigil)
What are the two substances that can cause death during withdrawals?
Benzodiazepines (Valium, Ativan, Xanax)