This drug is treated acutely with Naloxone, a non-selective antagonist.
What is heroin
100
This drug causes activation of the CB1 receptor which is correlated with analgesia, hypothermia, catalepsy,
decreased locomotor activity and memory disturbances. Its actions at the CB2 receptor are responsible for impaired immune responses.
What is marijuana
100
Like cocaine, this drug has no clear withdrawal syndrome
What are amphetamines
100
Blunt, dope, grass, herb, joint, Mary Jane, pot, reefer, green trees, skunk, weed
What is marijuana
200
This drug, used as an oral substitution therapy for opioid addicts, is a partial agonist at mu opioid receptors.
What is buprenorphine
200
This drug produces marked psychomotor stimulant effects, respiratory effects and vasoconstriction, increased BP, Tachycardia and tremors, and increased vigilance and attention by inhibiting dopamine reuptake transporters.
What is cocaine
200
Withdrawal symptoms in approximate order of appearance are: craving, tremor, irritability, nausea, sleep disturbance, tachycardia, hypertension, sweating and perceptual distortions. Severe cases result in delirium tremens
What is ethanol
200
smack, horse, brown sugar, dope, H, junk, skag, skunk, white horse, China white; cheese
What is Heroin
300
Varenicline, a partial agonist of nicotinic ACh receptors, is used for this.
What is smoking cessation
300
Like all psychedelic drugs this drug causes perceptual distortions, thought disturbances, or feelings of enhanced insight and self knowledge of a spiritual nature. Additionally, it can produce hyperthermia, damage to skeletal muscle, renal failure and excess water intake.
What is MDMA
300
Withdrawal symptoms include an agitated psychotic state which can be treated with diazepam or haloperidol
What is PCP
300
bennies, black beauties, crosses, hearts, LA turnaround, speed, truck drivers, uppers
What are amphetamines
400
Flumazenil can be used for acute toxic overdose of this rarely abused drug.
What are benzodiazepines
400
This dissociative anesthetic causes emotional withdrawal, concrete thinking and bizarre responses to projective tests, catatonic posturing, hallucinations and assaultive disorders, and is thought to provide a model for psychotic behavior.
What is PCP
400
Similar to barbiturates, withdrawal symptoms are usually mild and involve anxiety, agitation, increased sensitivity to light and sound, paresthesia, muscle cramps, myoclonic jerks, sleep disturbances and dizziness. Symptoms of withdrawal from high dosages include seizures and delirium.