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Alcohol Toxicology Detection: Very quickly, generally within 24 hoursPsychological Effects: Poor judgment, loss of memory, decreased alertness, lack of inhibitions, and blackouts Chronic use: Hallucinations, permanent neurological impairment due to destruction of brain cells and alteration of brain metabolism Physical Effects: Loss of motor control and coordination, slurred speech, double vision, low blood pressure, decreased and shallow respiration, coma and death Chronic use: a host of liver, heart, and other organ diseases; high blood pressure and possible stroke or heart attack Withdrawal Symptoms: Tremors, sweating, loss of appetite, nausea, high blood pressure, possible hallucinations, convulsions and death. Withdrawal is life-threatening. Amphetamines Street Names: Bennies, black beauties, bumble bees, co-pilots, Crank, Cross tops, Crystal meth, Dexies, Footballs, Hearts, Hot Ice, Ice, L.A. glass, Meth, MDMA, Pep pills, Speed, UppersToxicology Detection: 48 to 72 hours Psychological Effects: A low dose can cause alertness, euphoria, increased motor performance and energy, as well as irritability, restlessness, and panic. High doses can cause brief psychosis, increased aggressiveness, and antisocial behaviors Physical Effects: Body becomes ready for "fight or flight"; can cause stroke, heart attack, or kidney failure Withdrawal Symptoms: Confusion, apathy, irritability, depression, increased appetite and need for sleep Barbiturates Street Names: Amytal, Downers, Nembutal, Phenobarbital, Reds, Red birds, Red devils, Seconal, Tuninal, YellowjacketsToxicology Detection: Slowly, about half is metabolized within 48 hours Phenobarbital may be detected 4 weeks later Psychological Effects: Like alcohol inebriation, but with greater euphoria and disinhibition. Higher doses can lead to memory loss, greater impairment in judgment, paranoia and suicidal ideation Physical Effects: Sleepiness, slurred speech, decreased respiration, and can lead to death. Tolerance develops quickly, and danger of an overdose, especially when taken with another drug, is significant Withdrawal Symptoms: Same as those of alcohol. Withdrawal is life-threatening. Benzodiazepenes Street Names: Rohypnol, Roofies, Flunitrazepam, Ruffies, Roches, R-2, Valium)Toxicology Detection: 7 to 30 days Psychological Effects: Aggressiveness, high energy, increased disinhibition, may be used prior to "slam dancing" or "Date Rape" Physical Effects: Drowsiness, loss of memory, consciousness, and motor control; headaches, dizziness, and nightmares afterwards Withdrawal Symptoms: Withdrawal is life-threatening due to risk of seizures Cocaine Street Names: CrackToxicology Detection: 48 to 72 hours Psychological Effects: Varies with dose and tolerance, but increased energy, alertness, and euphoria, as well as irritability and insomnia. High doses can cause psychosis, paranoia, and aggressive and antisocial behavior Physical Effects: High blood pressure and pulse, increased risk for seizures, strokes, heart attacks, and death Withdrawal Symptoms: Intense physical cravings, irritability, depression, paranoia, and suicidal ideation, sometimes delusions and hallucinations LSD Street Names: Acid, Bartman, Bart Simpson, microdots, gelatin chips, windowpanes/blotter, paper/blotterToxicology Detection: 30 hours Psychological Effects: Hallucinations, distortion of time and space, good trips with pleasant affect, bad trips with paranoia, panic, and agitation Physical Effects: Subtle changes in body temperature, blood pressure, and pulse, as well as sweating, chills, headache, and nausea Withdrawal Symptoms: None Marijuana Street Names: Hash Oil, Pot, Refer, WeedToxicology Detection: Occasional use, 1-3 days: Weekly use, persistently positive test: Heavy use, even 1 month after cessation Psychological Effects: Mild euphoria and relaxation, impaired motor control and memory, sometimes panic and paranoia. Chronic use may lead to apathy, poor judgment, decreased personal hygiene, and some lasting short-term memory impairments Physical Effects: Higher blood pressure and pulse, increased appetite (munchies), dry (cotton) mouth, dizziness and nausea. Males have low sperm counts, females have irregular menstrual cycles Withdrawal Symptoms: Insomnia, loss of appetite and weight, irritability, and rebound in REM sleep Opiates Street Names: Codeine, China White, Ddarvon, Darvocet, Demerol, dilaudid, heroin, methadone, Morphine, Percocet, Percodan, Talwin, VicodinToxicology Detection: Sometimes 2 to 4 days Psychological Effects: Pain relief, sleepiness, euphoria (on the "nod") Physical Effects: Decreased respiration and motor control, nausea. China White is especially potent Withdrawal Symptoms: 1 to 3 weeks, physical craving, anxiety, loss of appetite and weight, fatigue, nausea and diarrhea, not life-threatening PCP Street Names: Angel Dust, Hog, Horse tranquilizer, Killerjoints, Peace pill, Sherman Sticks/tanksToxicology Detection: Up to 7 days Psychological Effects: Feelings of being disconnected from reality, visual distortions, increased strength and aggressiveness, may cause brief psychotic episode Physical Effects: Stupor, muscle rigidity, coma, convulsions Withdrawal Symptoms: Violence, muscle rigidity, convulsions, coma, psychosis Thanks to The Alcohol and Drug HelpLine at www.adhl.org for this excellent information |