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Substance Abuse Intoxication and Withdrawal
Symptoms of Withdrawal or Intoxication of various Drugs pg. 495 2012
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06/11/2012

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Term
Phencyclidine Hydrocloride (PCP) Intoxication
Definition

Belligerence, psychosis, violence, impulsiveness, fever, tachycardia, horizontal AND vertical nystagmus, ataxia, and delirium. Can induce paranoia and Hallucinations

 

Tx: Benzodiazepines

Term
Cocaine Intoxication
Definition

euphoria, tachycardia, pupillary dilation (mydriasis), hypertension, hallucinations (including tactile), paranoid ideations, angina, sudden cardiac death, Impaired judgement, twitching tremors


Tx: Benzodiazepines and Neuroleptic (e.g. Haloperidol)

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Amphetamines Intoxication
Definition
 hypertension, pupillary dilation, fever, euphoria, prolonged wakefulness, hallucinations, delusions, and dry mouth
Term

Lysergic Acid Diethylamide Intoxication

(LSD)

Definition
anxiety, depression, pupillary dilation, flashbacks, visual hallucinations, delusions, and leads to severe paranoia
Term
Heroin Intoxication
Definition

 pupillary constriction, constipation, CNS depression, nausea, vomiting, seizures, respiratory depression


Tx: Naloxone, naltrexone

Term
Alcohol Intoxication
Definition
causes vasodilation and increases the risk for hypothermia,  hypoglycemia due to reduction of the metabolites involved in gluconeogenesis
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Marijuana Intoxication
Definition
euphora, paranoid delusions, "the munchies", dry mouth and hallucinations
Term
Cocaine Withdrawal
Definition
suicidality, malaise, and severe psychological craving
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