Drug Information
Depressants
- Alcohol
- GHB-
- GHB or Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (C4H8O3) is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant that is commonly referred to as a “club drug” or “date rape” drug. GHB is abused by teens and young adults at bars, parties, clubs and “raves” (all night dance parties), and is often placed in alcoholic beverages. Euphoria, increased sex drive, and tranquility are reported positive effects of GHB abuse. Negative effects may include sweating, loss of consciousness, nausea, hallucinations, amnesia, and coma, among other side effects
- Benzodiazepine (dea.gov)
- Benzodiazepines are depressants that produce sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures. most common benzodiazepines are the prescription drugs Valium®, Xanax®, Halcion®, Ativan®, and Klonopin®. Shorter-acting benzodiazepines used to manage insomnia include estazolam (ProSom®), flurazepam (Dalmane®), temazepam (Restoril®), and triazolam (Halcion®). Midazolam (Versed®), a short-acting benzodiazepine, is utilized for sedation, anxiety, and amnesia in critical care settings and prior to anesthesia.
- Overdose signs and symptoms
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Impaired Coordination
- Decreased reflexes
- Respiratory depression
- Coma
- Kava
Hallucinogens
- Ayahuasca
- LSD
- Nbome (bath salts)
- K2/spice
- Psilocybin
- DMT
Stimulants
- Cocaine
- Crack
- Amphetamines
- Cannabinoids
- Inhalants
- Opioids
- Analgesics
- Narcotics
- Steroids