PDHPE (Drugs) Flashcards
(16 cards)
Short term effects- cocaine
increased heart rate
elevated body temperature
euphoria
dilated pupils
anxiety
Long term effects- cocaine
Heart damage
Nasal damage
addiction
depression
memory loss
Legal implications - Cocaine
Possession with intent to sell 20 yrs
manufacturing = life for large amounts
Origin - MDMA
MDMA was originally made in 1912 by merek for potential use as a appetite suppresent. made by changing safrole into MDMA.
Long Term Effects - MDMA
Memory problems
dependence
liver damage
social issues
depression
Short term effects - MDMA
Euphoria
Increased energy
Increased sensory
Dehydration
Elevated Heart Rate
Legal implications - MDMA
Trafficing = up to 15 years for small amounts
Possesion with intent to sell 20 yrs for commercial amount
Origin - GHB
origionally made in 1960 for anesthetic use its produced by modifting GBL.
Short term effects - GHB
drowziness
dizzyness
nausea
confusion
loss of conceous
Long term effects - GHB
Dependence
Heart issues
anxiety
memory problems
breathing dificulties
Legal Implications - GHB
Possesion of GHB = 2 yrs and a fine
Supply of ghb less then commercial amount 15 yrs
Reasoning - Ketamine
Ketamine is a hallucinagent because it alter perception, mood, and conciousness.
Origin - Ketamine
Ketamine was origionally developed in 1960 as an anethetic
Short term effects - Ketamine
Drowsiness
nausea
elevated BP
Elevated heart rate
loss of coordination
Long term effects - Ketamine
Ketamine bladder issues
Liver Damage
Kidney Damage
Memory loss
cognitive decline
Legal Impairments -
possesion = 2 yrs and 2,200 fine
supply = 220,000 fine and 15 yrs in prison
