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| MDMA/Ecstasy: a synthetic mind altering drug with both
stimulant and psychedelic effects.
It can increase confusion, depression, sleep problems, anxiety, and paranoia that might last for weeks. Chronic use/abuse can harm the neurons in the brain that release serotonin, a chemical that plays a role in regulating emotions, memory and thought capacity. Other names called: Adam, decadence, E, E pill, eve, herbal bliss, gum, love drug, wafers |
| GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate): inexpensive sedative manufactured
in home laboratories with recipes and ingredients purchased over the internet.
The strength and purity varies significantly. GHB is produced in clear
liquid form, white powder form, tablet form. or capsule form. People take
it to relieve anxiety and to produce relaxation.
At higher doses it can slow down breathing and heart rate to dangerous levels. Overdoses are common, resulting in coma and sometimes death from respiratory arrest. GHB has been used increasingly in incidents of date rape. The drug is odorless and tasteless. It can be slipped into drinks and ingested without the victim's knowledge. Also called: Batteryacid, date rape drug, fantasy, Georgia Home Boy, Liquid G, liquid, salty water, scoop, soap, zonked. |
| Ketamine: an anesthetic intended for veterinary use.
It is produced as a liquid that can be injected and as a white powder that
can be snorted or smoked with marijuana or tobacco.
In larger doses ketamine causes a reaction similar to PCP such as dream like states and hallucinations. Low dose intoxication results in impaired attention, learning ability, and memory. High Doses cause delirium, amnesia, impaired motor function, depression, and potentially fatal respiratory problems. Also called: Bump, breakfast cereal, green, jet fuel, honey oil, k-hole, jay, new ecstasy, purple, special K, super C. |
| LSD: a hallucinogen sold in tablet, capsule, and occasionally
liquid form. LSD is often added to absorbent paper such as blotter paper
and divided into small squares with each square representing one dose.
It produces delusions and visual hallucinations.
Some LSD users experience severe terrifying thoughts and feelings. Users may experience flashbacks within a few days or more than a year after LSD use. Chronic users may manifest long lasting psychoses such as schizophrenia or severe depression. Also called: Acid, star, vodka acid, battery acid, blotter acid, blue acid, lime acid, microdot, Olwsley's acid, sugar cubes. |
| Methamphetamines: is a toxic, potent, and addictive stimulant
that affects the central nervous system. It is produced in makeshift or
home laboratories from inexpensive ingredients. It is available in several
forms. It can be smoked, snorted, injected, or orally ingested.
It increases the user's heart rate, blood pressure and rate of breathing and agitation. It can result in violent and erratic behavior. Chronic use has been associated with increased nervousness, irritability, memory loss, and paranoia. Also called: Chalk, crystal, crank, glass, hot ice, ice, meth, speed. |
| Rohypnol: used to treat sleep disorders, as a sedative,
and pre surgery anesthetic. it is not approved for use in the United States.
It is used to produce relaxation.
The effects of using Rohypnol include decreased blood pressure, dizziness, confusion, visual disturbances, and drowsiness. It is tasteless and odorless and has been used in incidents of date rape. Also called: Date rape drug, forget pill, la noche, lunch money drug, mind eraser, pingus, roach, R-2, ropies, rope, roofies, ruffies, wolfies. |
| DXM: a drug produced by cooking cough medicines to extract ephedrine. |
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