Drug Information
OTHERS

Substance Street Names Medical Use Effects of Abuse
Ketamine "Special K", "K", "Kit Kat", "vitamin K" Surgical anaesthetic
  1. Slurred speech
  2. Impaired long-term memory & cognitive difficulties
  3. Impaired motor function
  4. Deficiency in motor coordination and impairment in executive function
  5. Respiratory/ heart problems
  6. Tolerance/ dependence
  7. Marked discomfort in passing urine, reduced bladder volume, frequent visits to toilet, incontinence, renal failure
Derivatives of piperazine
e.g. TFMPP		 None None
  1. Vomiting
  2. Headache
  3. Palpitations
  4. Anxiety
  5. Insomnia
  6. Confusion irritability and tremors
  7. Grand mal seizures
Synthetic cannabinoids "K2", "SPICE" None
  1. Hallucinations
  2. Increased agitation
  3. Elevated blood pressure and heart rates
  4. Seizures
Derivatives of cathinone
e.g Mephedrone		 "Meow Meow" None
  1. Altered level of consciousness
  2. Memory problems and blood circulation problems
  3. Erratic behaviour, hallucinations and delusions
Cough Medicine:


Codeine


Dextromethorphan




"Robo", "DXM"


None
Cough suppressant
  1. Dependence
  2. Respiratory depression
  3. Toxic psychosis
  4. Constipation
  5. Loss of appetite
  6. Dizziness
Alcohol None None
  1. Dependence
  2. Liver damage
  3. Toxic neurologic damage

Tobacco

 None None
  1. Habituation
  2. Lung damage
Organic Solvents None None
  1. Impaired perception
  2. Loss of coordination and judgement
  3. Respiratory depression and brain damage



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