Identification and
Descriptions of Drug and Toxic
substances
Marijuana-The
cannabis plant. A preparation made from the dried flower clusters and
leaves of the cannabis plant, usually smoked or eaten to induce euphoria.
Cocaine -
A colorless or white
crystalline alkaloid, C17H21NO4,
extracted from coca leaves, sometimes used in medicine as a local anesthetic
especially for the eyes, nose, or throat and widely used as an illicit drug for
its euphoric and stimulating effects.
PCP -
phen·cy·cli·dine - A drug, C17H25N,
used in veterinary medicine as an anesthetic and illegally used as a
hallucinogen; PCP.
Methamphetamines -An
amine derivative of amphetamine, C10H15N,
used in the form of its crystalline hydrochloride as a central nervous system
stimulant, both medically and illicitly.
Amphetamines -
A colorless, volatile liquid, C9H13N,
used as a central nervous system stimulant in the treatment of certain
conditions, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, and
narcolepsy, and abused illegally as a stimulant.
Barbiturates -A
class of chemicals derived from barbituric acid or thiobarbituric acid. Many of
these are medically important as sedatives and hypnotics (sedatives,
barbiturate), as anesthetics, or as anticonvulsants.
Methadone-A
potent synthetic narcotic drug, C21H27NO,
that is less addictive than morphine or heroin and is used as a substitute for
these drugs in addiction treatment programs. It may also be used for chronic
pain management.
Methaqualone-A
potent synthetic narcotic drug, C21H27NO,
that is less addictive than morphine or heroin and is used as a substitute for
these drugs in addiction treatment programs. It may also be used for chronic
pain management
Morphine-A
bitter crystalline alkaloid, C17H19NO3·H2O,
extracted from opium, the soluble salts of which are used in medicine as an
analgesic, a light anesthetic, or a sedative. Also called morphia.
Benzodiazepines-Any
of a group of chemical compounds with a common molecular structure and similar
pharmacological effects, used as anti anxiety agents, muscle relaxants,
sedatives, hypnotics, and sometimes as anticonvulsants
Opiates-A
drug, hormone, or other chemical substance having sedative or narcotic effects
similar to those containing opium or its derivatives: a natural brain
opiate. Also called opioid. Something that dulls the senses and
induces relaxation or torpor.
Ketamine-A
general anesthetic given intravenously or intramuscularly and used especially
for minor surgical procedures in which muscle relaxation is not required.
Rohypnol-A
trademark used for the drug flunitrazepam. A powerful sedative drug, C16H12FN3O3,
that is illegal in the United States but is used elsewhere as a hypnotic and in
anesthesia. It is popularly known as the “date rape” drug because its ability to
cause semi consciousness and memory blackouts has led to its association with
unwanted sexual encounters.
GHB-a
fatty acid C4H8O3 that is a metabolite of
gamma-amino butyric acid, that is a depressant of the central nervous system,
and that is used illicitly to produce sedative and euphoric effects or to
stimulate release of growth hormone to increase muscle mass called also gamma
hydroxybutyrate.
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