Forensic Toxicology

Side effects of Depressants

causes euphoria and lethargy

hallucinogens

alters mood and perception, creates extreme delusions

steroids

hair loss, impotence, liver damage, aggression

stimulants

increased alertness, lessens fatigue, surpresses hunger

Cannabinoids

Euphoria, perception changes, mood swings

Date- Rape- Drugs

Sedation, memory loss, poor judgement

Alcohol

very addictive, langerous withdrawl symptoms

What category is opiates from

depressants

effect of opiates

pain reliever, makes eupohoria, respiratory paralysis if overdosed

What category is amphetamines

Stimulants

What effects do amphetamines have

weight loss, high bp and heart rate, are easily made

What category does cocaine come under

stimulant- similar to amphetamines

effects of cocaine

absorbed more in lungs, high bp, heart rate, euphoria

Alcohol limit

0.05

wat alcohol does to body

enters membranes of nerve cells and disrupts its structure, nerve signals and makes behaviour changes

Cannabinoid examples

Marijuana, THC

Effects of carbon monoxide

has some of the most death rates than any other toxin, and binds haemoglobin tightly making it unable to transport oxygen

Cyanide

ighly toxic, kills in under a minute, tastes of bitter almonds