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Drug Investigation Assignment
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Depressant that acts on CNS Naturally found in CNS › Protects cells from oxygen starvation Odorless Colorless Nearly Tasteless Can be liquid, pill, or powder Can be felt within the first 10-20 min
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FDA Banned GHB GHB makers came out with GBL Used as sleep aid & muscle enhancer Street Names: firewater, lactone, blue nitro, vitality FDA banned GBL too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RncP4cem5XI&feature=fvst
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January 31, 2000 Controlled Substance Schedule 1 FDA approved Schedule 4
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1920- First synthesized 1960s- Used as anesthetic & hypnotic 1980s- Becomes available in food stores 1990- FDA bans over-the counter- Sale 1997-99- U.S. states place GHB in schedules 1-5 2000-02- Becomes illegal, FDA approves Xyrem for narcolepsy
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Anesthetic Hypnotic Clinical Depression Alcoholism Narcolepsy/insomnia
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Low Dose-Moderate › Increased sex drive › Dizziness › Slow heart rate › Muscle tremors High Dose: › Sweating › Blackouts/memory lapses › Respiratory arrest › Loss of coordination Overdose: › Nausea/vomiting › Seizures › Amnesia › Irregular/shallow breathing
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Feelings of Euphoria Confusion Hallucinations Lowered Inhibitions
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GHB DoseCommon Effects 1 gram or less Relaxation similar to alcohol intoxication 1 to 2 grams Euphoria, reduced inhibitions, enhanced sensuality and sexuality, increased sensory stimulation 2 to 4 grams Speech and motor skill interference 4 or more Agitation, combativeness, confusion, loss of coordination, seizure-like posturing of the limbs, respiratory depression, urinary and fecal incontinence, vomiting, wavering states of consciousness, overdose death
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