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Synthetic Cannabinoids
NOWTHEN &
BRIEF HISTORY OF RECREATIONAL DRUG USE
The First Epidemic1850-1914
• The Chinese immigrate to California •20 Years Later Opium becomes “sporty”•1890’s Opium Dens common place in America•America’s Response
The Explosion - 1960-1970
• 50 years later... America forgot!
• The New Message - Drugs and Altered states are “hip”
• Promote drug use as “normal”
• 76 Million Baby Boomers embrace the drugs and its business opportunities
1970 - 1980• Cocaine -
Expensive, No serious consequences
• Used by the “elite”
• Columbia’s involvement brings down the price of cocaine.
• Mid 80’s - 6 Million Americans using regularly
1986• Death of College
Basketball star Len Bias
• Cocaine found to be dangerous and highly addictive
• People turn away from cocaine for other drugs
• Columbia makes a business move
What about the 90’s?
• Marijuana, inhalants, methamphetamines “first time use” decreased in 1999 (20%) from that of 1981(38%)
• Club Drugs
Synthetic Cannabinoids
• John W. Huffman - Clemson University
• Research for medical uses of cannabinoids as an alternative to medical marijuana
• Published research became available to public
How they Sell it!
• Mixed herbs are sprayed with the synthetic cannabinoids
• Marketed under the name “Incense”
• Labeled as “Not for human Consumption”
How it works• Binds to cannabinoid receptors in the human body, primarily the brain
• Some strains up to 800 times more powerful than THC
• Causes euphoric/numbing sensations.
• Altered Mental Perception and confusion
• Neurological Disturbances
Common Names
• K2 (JWH-018)
• Spice
• Gold
• Genie
• Zohai
• Black Mamba
Each one of these is a different strain
of the synthetic cannabinoid
Side Effects• Pale
• Diaphoresis
• Tremors
• Seizures
• Altered LOC
• Bizarre Behavior
• Respiratory Depression
• Violent Behavior
• Respiratory or Cardiac Arrest
Management• NO KNOWN
ANTIDOTES
• Respiratory Control
• Neurological Care
• Cardiac Care
• Supportive Care
• IV Access
• Oxygen administration
• 12 Lead ECG Monitoring
• Patient safety
• Continued Monitoring
Risks
• Addiction
• Respiratory Compromise
• Hallucinations
• Seizures/Neurological
• Tachycardia
BATH SALTS
Understanding Bath Salts
• Mephedrone
• Why are they called Bath Salts?
• Are they Legal
• The Experience
The Experience• Agitation
• Paranoia
• Hallucinations
• Chest Pain
• Suicidal Ideation
• Hypertension
• Tachycardia
• Psychosis
There is no test for Bath Salts...
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MOONFLOWERSEEDS
Ingestion of the Seeds
The Moonflower
• Similar to Jimson (Loco) weed & thorn apple
• Anticholinergic Substance blocks neurotransmitters within the nervous system
Effects
• Blurred Vision
• Disorientation
• Hallucinations
• Tachycardia
• Dry Mouth & Skin
• Death
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Presentation
• LSD type behavior
• Pick at clothing
• Act Violently
• Disrobe in public
Nutmeg
• Smoked or Ingested in large quantities
• Effects that can last up to 3 days
• Hallucinations, voices
Inhaling Moth Balls!
• Hallucinations
• Naphthalene - The highly toxic chemical that causes the hallucinations
• N/V, Burning Eyes, Dyspnea, Diarrhea, Anemia (Long term exposure), Confusion, convulsions, coma
Nyquil & Cloricidin • Nyquil & Triple “C”
• DXM, Skittles
• Effects achieved by intentional overdose (8-16 Pills)
• Dextromethorphane
• Taken in large amounts causes a person to hallucinate
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