Class notes (Substance Use)

Cocaine intoxication

Symptoms include mania, paranoia, and impaired judgement.

Cocaine dangers

Greatest risk of overdose; excessive doses can depress the respiratory center and stop breathing.

Methamphetamine

A highly addictive stimulant with a surge in popularity, accounting for 24% of drug treatment admissions.

Meth mouth

A condition resulting from chronic meth use, characterized by severe dental issues.

Caffeine intoxication

Occurs when more than 250 milligrams of caffeine is consumed, leading to symptoms like twitching and increased heart rate.

Hallucinogens

Substances that produce delusions, hallucinations, and other sensory changes.

Polysubstance use

The practice of taking more than one drug at a time.

Cross tolerance

When tolerance to one drug results in tolerance to another similar acting drug.

Risks of hallucinogens

Users may experience 'bad trips' and flashbacks long after last use.