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Side Effects
Side Effects of Illegal Drug Abuse
Below you can find side effects and other information about the commonly-abused types of drugs known as the "SAMHSA Five." This information is courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Drug:
Amphetamine
Derivatives
Classification:
Hallucinogen
CSA
Schedule :
Schedule I
Trade
or Other Names:
2,5-DMA; STP;
MDA; MDMA; Ecstasy; DOM; DOB
Medical
Uses:
None
Physical
Dependence:
Unknown
Psychological
Dependence:
Unknown
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration
(hours):
Variable
Usual
Method:
Oral; Injected
Possible
Effects:
Illusions and
hallucinations; Altered perception of time and distance
Effects
of Overdose:
Longer, more
intense "trip" episodes; Psychosis; Possible death
Withdrawal
Syndrome:
Unknown
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Drug:
Amphetamine/Methamphetamine
Classification:
Stimulant
CSA
Schedule :
Schedule II
Trade
or Other Names:
Biphetamine;
Desoxyn; Dexedrine; Obetrol; Ice
Medical
Uses:
Attention deficit
disorder; Narcolepsy; Weight control
Physical
Dependence:
Possible
Psychological
Dependence:
High
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration
(hours):
2-4
Usual
Method:
Oral; Injected;
Smoked
Possible
Effects:
Increased
alertness; Excitation; Euphoria; Increased pulse rate & blood
pressure; Insomnia; Loss of appetite
Effects
of Overdose:
Agitation;
Increased body temperature; Hallucinations; Convulsions; Possible
death
Withdrawal
Syndrome:
Apathy; Long
periods of sleep; Irritability; Depression; Disorientation
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Drug:
Cocaine
Classification:
Stimulant
CSA
Schedule :
Schedule II
Trade
or Other Names:
Coke; Flake;
Snow; Crack (Cocaine is designated a narcotic under the CSA)
Medical
Uses:
Local anesthetic
Physical
Dependence:
Possible
Psychological
Dependence:
High
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration
(hours):
1-2
Usual
Method:
Sniffed; Smoked;
Injected
Possible
Effects:
Increased
alertness; Excitation; Euphoria; Increased pulse rate & blood
pressure; Insomnia; Loss of appetite
Effects
of Overdose:
Agitation;
Increased body temperature; Hallucinations; Convulsions; Possible
death
Withdrawal
Syndrome:
Apathy; Long
periods of sleep; Irritability; Depression; Disorientation
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Drug:
Codeine
Classification:
Narcotic
CSA
Schedule :
Schedule II, III,
V
Trade
or Other Names:
Tylenol
w/Codeine; Empirin w/Codeine; Robitussin A-C; Fiorinal w/Codeine;
APAP w/Codeine
Medical
Uses:
Analgesic;
Antitussive
Physical
Dependence:
Moderate
Psychological
Dependence:
Moderate
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration
(hours):
3-6
Usual
Method:
Oral; Injected
Possible
Effects:
Euphoria;
Drowsiness; Respiratory depression; Constricted pupils; Nausea
Effects
of Overdose:
Slow and shallow
breathing; Clammy skin; Convulsions; Coma; Possible death
Withdrawal
Syndrome:
Watery eyes;
Runny nose; Yawning; Loss of appetite; Irritability; Tremors; Panic;
Cramps; Nausea; Chills & sweating
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Drug:
Heroin
Classification:
Narcotic
CSA
Schedule :
Schedule I
Trade
or Other Names:
Diacetylmorphine;
Horse; Smack
Medical
Uses:
None in United
States; Analgesic; Antitussive
Physical
Dependence:
High
Psychological
Dependence:
High
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration
(hours):
3-6
Usual
Method:
Injected;
Sniffed; Smoked
Possible
Effects:
Euphoria;
Drowsiness; Respiratory depression; Constricted pupils; Nausea
Effects
of Overdose:
Slow and shallow
breathing; Clammy skin; Convulsions; Coma; Possible death
Withdrawal
Syndrome:
Watery eyes;
Runny nose; Yawning; Loss of appetite; Irritability; Tremors; Panic;
Cramps; Nausea; Chills & sweating
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Drug:
Marijuana
(Hashish/Hashish Oil)
Classification:
Cannabis
CSA
Schedule :
Schedule I
Trade
or Other Names:
Pot; Acapulco
Gold; Grass; Reefer; Sinsemilla; Thai sticks
Medical
Uses:
None
Physical
Dependence:
Unknown
Psychological
Dependence:
Moderate
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration
(hours):
2-4
Usual
Method:
Smoked; Oral
Possible
Effects:
Euphoria; Relaxed
inhibitions; Increased appetite; Disorientation
Effects
of Overdose:
Fatigue;
Paranoia; Possible psychosis
Withdrawal
Syndrome:
Occasional
reports of insomnia; Hyperactivity; Decreased appetite
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Drug:
Morphine
Classification:
Narcotic
CSA
Schedule :
Schedule II
Trade
or Other Names:
Duramorph;
MS-Contin; Roxanol; Oramorph SR
Medical
Uses:
Analgesic
Physical
Dependence:
High
Psychological
Dependence:
High
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration
(hours):
3-6
Usual
Method:
Oral; Smoked;
Injected
Possible
Effects:
Euphoria;
Drowsiness; Respiratory depression; Constricted pupils; Nausea
Effects
of Overdose:
Slow and shallow
breathing; Clammy skin; Convulsions; Coma; Possible death
Withdrawal
Syndrome:
Watery eyes;
Runny nose; Yawning; Loss of appetite; Irritability; Tremors; Panic;
Cramps; Nausea; Chills & sweating
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Drug:
Phencyclidine
& Analogs
Classification:
Hallucinogen
CSA
Schedule :
Schedule I, II
Trade
or Other Names:
PCE; PCPy; TCP;
PCP; Hog; Loveboat; Angel Dust
Medical
Uses:
None
Physical
Dependence:
Unknown
Psychological
Dependence:
High
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration
(hours):
Days
Usual
Method:
Oral; Smoked
Possible
Effects:
Illusions and
hallucinations; Altered perception of time and distance
Effects
of Overdose:
Longer, more
intense "trip" episodes; Psychosis; Possible death
Withdrawal
Syndrome:
Unknown
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