Forensic Toxicology (2)
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Recreational drug poIsoning
Recreational drug a Drugs commonly considered capable of recreational use Narcotic drugs Psychotropic substances
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Most popular recreational drugs Cannabis Opiates Morphine, codeine, heroin Amphetamines ■ Amphetamine a Methamphetamine Cocaine Ketamine
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Characteristics of recreational drugs a 1. Drug addiction a Drug use can lead to dependence syndrome a An individual withdrawing from intravenous amphetamine use may appear drowsy and have constricted pupils, poor psychomotor performance and injection marks ■2. Drug tolerance Prolonged use also gives rise to drug tolerance, resulting in higher levels of drug intake required to gain the same pleasurable effects
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