spring 2010 hallucinogens morgan allison
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What it isWhat it is Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD, Acid, Blotter)
Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms, Shrooms)
Phencyclidine (PCP, Angel Dust, Boat, Ozone, Wack)
Ecstasy (E, X, XTC)
Marijuana
How they are How they are mademade
Hallucinogens may be synthetic (man made) or organic (occurring in nature, such as certain plants)
Mescaline can be naturally extracted from peyote cactus
New synthetic hallucinogens are more potent than naturally occurring counterparts
Forms of these DrugsForms of these DrugsLiquid Form
Tablets
Capsules
Blotting Paper
Squares of Gelatine
EffectsEffectsBlurred vision; Increased breathing rate;
Sense of relaxation and feeling of well-being; feelings of panic;
Dizziness; Increased heart rate and blood pressure;
Nausea and vomiting; Increased body temperature and sweating
Numbness.
StatisticsStatistics
In 2008, 3.3 % of 8th Graders and 5.5 10th Graders Reported ever trying hallucinogens over their lifetime
Statistics Cont.Statistics Cont.
Adolescents aged 10 through 14 are those most likely to begin using drugs and alcohol, and the afternoon hours between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. are when most new drug use by youth this age occurs
Hallucinogens UsersHallucinogens Users
State Prisoners Federal Prisoners
1997 2004 1997 2004
At time of offense
1.8% 2.0% 0.8% 1.9%
In month before offense
4.0 5.9 1.7 5.8
Regularly*
11.3 13.3 6.4 11.9
Ever in lifetime
28.7 32.9 19.0 25.9
* Used drugs at least once a week for at least a month
Long Term UseLong Term Use
‘Flashbacks', which can happen days, weeks, months or even years after taking the drug
They feel like they have been transported back in time and space
They may experience distortions of their present reality.
Drugs that play havoc with your brain can totally mess up your life.
"You've got to help me," Raphael said, grabbing the emergency room doctor's arm. "The leprechauns are everywhere.“
Restraining the terrified teen took five people. The "friend" who'd dropped Raphael off in the hospital parking lot didn't stick around to tell anyone what he'd taken.
Hallucinogen Story
Story Cont.His skin was flushed and dry. Within minutes, he went into seizures. Finally a doctor with special toxicology training connected Raphael's rantings about little people to the hallucinogen jimsonweed. With no time to spare, the ER team gave Raphael medicine that saved his life.
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