Archive for the ‘Chemical Stimulants’ Category
Synthetic Drugs
Is the name of a large group of substances produced by chemical synthesis known as Ecstasy, GHB, stamina, PCP or angel dust. Stimulants or hallucinogenic effects, are in the market in different forms: tablets, capsules, powders or liquid.
The immediate effects of ecstasy are: sociability, euphoria, increased self-esteem, talkativeness, chills, nausea, dehydration, tremors, among others. In the long term effects of depression, anxiety disorders and sleep disorders, panic attacks, aggressiveness, and visual or auditory hallucinations.
GHB and PCP angel dust or have similar effects to ecstasy, produce addiction and severe brain damage and physical, so more information is relevant, because it is produced in clandestine laboratories and the materials used in its manufacture are highly harmful.
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Crack
Also called “poor man’s cocaine,” carries a serious social and health risk for causing dependence and harmful effects it causes in the body.
Is obtained by macerating coca leaves with kerosene and sulfur compounds, which subsequently washed with volatile elements, it becomes cocaine hydrochloride.
The so-called toxic base is a greater potential harmful than cocaine, has impurities that prevent intravenous administration. It is ingested by inhalation, leading to lesions in the nasal mucosa and the digestive system. Also eaten smoked in cigarettes or pipes designed for that purpose.
This substance intoxication delirium pictures involves processes followed by severe depression. Its harmful effects on the body are similar to those of amphetamines administered intravenously, tearing the personality, and placing it in a compulsive addiction.
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Cocaine
In cases of acute poisoning, its effects, which include hyperstimulation, increased blood pressure and rapid heart rate, followed by a subestimulacion with muscle paralysis and breathing difficulties can result in cardiovascular collapse.
The coca paste mixed with sodium bicarbonate is known to crack, which is much more toxic than cocaine hydrochloride. Although not yet available studies on its use, side effects and contraindications, it is known that there are many deaths from overdoses of the substance.
Cocaine is an alkaloid contained in the leaves of the bush “Erythroxylum coca” being chemically a derivative of latropina. It is an extremely potent brain stimulant effects similar to amphetamines.
Furthermore, a strong vasoconstrictor and local anesthetic to be absorbed by the nasal mucous membranes when the vacuum is metabolized in the liver and excreted in urine. It was initially used for the treatment of respiratory disorders and depression.