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Ch. 23: Drug Use & Abuse

CLUB/DESIGNER DRUGS. Ch. 23: Drug Use & Abuse. CLUB/DESIGNER DRUGS. DEFINITION/ DESCRIPTION/ ORIGIN. synthetic substances meant to imitate hallucinogens & other drugs. CLUB/DESIGNER DRUGS. NAMES OF SPECIFIC DRUGS IN CATEGORY. Ecstasy (X, XTC, E). CLUB/DESIGNER DRUGS. PHYSICAL EFFECTS.

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Ch. 23: Drug Use & Abuse

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  1. CLUB/DESIGNER DRUGS Ch. 23: Drug Use & Abuse

  2. CLUB/DESIGNER DRUGS DEFINITION/ DESCRIPTION/ ORIGIN • synthetic substances meant to imitate hallucinogens & other drugs

  3. CLUB/DESIGNER DRUGS NAMES OF SPECIFIC DRUGS IN CATEGORY • Ecstasy (X, XTC, E)

  4. CLUB/DESIGNER DRUGS PHYSICAL EFFECTS • grinding of teeth • clenching of jaw • dehydration & high body temp.organ (kidney) failure • tremors • death

  5. CLUB/DESIGNER DRUGS PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS • confusion • depression (can last long after use stops) • paranoia • euphoria

  6. CLUB/DESIGNER DRUGS LEGAL MEDICAL USE FOR HUMANS • NONE!

  7. CLUB/DESIGNER DRUGS MISCELLANEOUS INFO. • Ecstasy not illegal until mid-1980s

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