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General Indicators for CNS Depressants
Disoriented
Droopy eyelids
Drowsiness
Drunk-like behavior
Slow, Sluggish reactions
Thick, Slurred speech
Uncoordinated
Unsteady walk
General Indicators for Inhalants
Bloodshot eyes
Confusion
Disoriented
Flushed face
Intense headaches
Lack of muscle control
Non-communicative
Odor of substance
Possible nausea
Slow, Thick, Slurred speech
Watery eyes
Residue of substance
General Indicators for Dissociative Anesthetics
Blank stare
Confusion
Chemical odor (PCP)
Cyclic Behavior
Difficulty with speech
Disoriented
Early HGN Onset
Hallucinations
Incomplete verbal responses
Increased pain threshold
“Moon walking”
Non-communicative
Perspiring
Possibly violent
Sensory distortions
Slow, slurred speech
Warm to touch
General Indicators for Cannabis
Altered time/distance perception
Alterations in thought formation
Body tremors
Bloodshot eyes
Debris in mouth
Disoriented
Drowsiness
Eyelid Tremors
Impaired memory
Increased appetite
Lack of concentration
Mood changes
Odor of Marijuana
Panic reactions
Paranoia
Relaxed inhibitions
Sedation
General Indicators for CNS Stimulants
Anxiety
Body tremors
Dry mouth
Euphoria
Exaggerated reflexes
Excited
Eyelid tremors
Grinding teeth
Increased alertness
Insomnia
Irritability
Red Nasal area
Restlessness
Runny nose
Talkative
General Indicators for Hallucinogens
Body tremors
Dazed appearance
Difficulty with speech
Disoriented
Flashbacks
Hallucinations
Memory loss
Nausea
Paranoia
Perspiring
Poor perception of time and distance
Synesthesia
Uncoordinated
NOTE: With LSD, piloerection may be observed
General Indicators for Narcotics Analgesics
Constricted pupils
Depressed reflexes
Droopy eyelids
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Euphoria
Itching
Nausea
“On the nod”
Puncture marks
Slow, low, raspy speech
Slowed breathing
NOTE: Tolerant users exhibit relatively little psychomotor impairement
Duration of effects for CNS Depressants
Ultra-Short:
A few minutes
Short:
Up to 4-5 hours
Intermediate:
6 to 8 hours
Long:
8-14 hours
Duration of effects for Inhalants
6-8 hours for most volatile solvents
Anesthetic gases and aerosols - Very short duration
Duration of effects for Dissociative Anesthetics
PCP onset
1-5 minutes
Peak effects
15-30 minutes
Exhibits effect
up to 4-6 hours
DXM onset
15-30 minutes
Effects
3-6 hours
Duration of effects for Cannabis
2-3 hours
exhibits and feels effect
impairment may last up to 24 hours without awareness of effects
Duration of effects for CNS Stimulants
cocaine:
5-90 minutes
Amphetamines:
4-8 hours
Methamphetamines:
12+ hours
Duration of effects for Hallucinogens
Duration varies widely from one hallucinogen to another
LSD:
10-12 hours
Psilocybin:
2-3 hours
Duration of effects for Narcotics Analgesics
Heroin:
4-6 hours
Methadone:
up to 24 hours
Others:
vary
Usual methods of administration for CNS Depressants
Injected
Insufflation
Oral
Usual methods of administration for Inhalants
Insufflation
Usual methods of administration for Dissociative Anesthetics
Eye drops
injected
oral
insufflation
smoked
Usual methods of administration for Cannabis
oral
smoked
transdermal
Usual methods of administration for CNS Stimulants
insufflation
injected
oral
smoked
Usual methods of administration for Hallucinogens
injected
insufflation
oral
smoked
transdermal
Usual methods of administration for Narcotics Analgesics
injected
insufflation
oral
smoked
Overdose signs for CNS Depressants
Clammy skin
Coma
Dilated Pupils
Rapid weak pulse
Shallow breathing
Overdose signs for Inhalants
Cardiac arrhythmia
possible psychosis
stop breathing
severe nausea
Overdose signs for Dissociative Anesthetics
long, intense trip
