Hallucinogens
and Inhalants
What are Hallucinogens
 Hallucinogens
are drugs that cause
hallucinations - profound distortions in a
person's perceptions of reality.
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Hallucinogens are also know as
“psychodelics”
Hallucinogen Examples
 LSD
(lysergic acid diethylamide)
 PCP (phencyclidine)
 magic mushrooms (psilocybin)
 ketamine
 mescaline (peyote cactus)
 morning glory seeds
 datura.
The effects of Hallucinogens
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feelings of euphoria
sense of relaxation and wellbeing
hallucinations and distorted perception, including
visual, auditory, body, time and space
disorganised thoughts, confusion and difficulty
concentrating, thinking or maintaining attention
anxiety, agitation, paranoia and feelings of panic
dizziness
blurred vision
The Effects Hallucinogens
 loss
of coordination
 increased breathing rate
 increased heart rate and blood pressure
 irregular heartbeat, palpitations
 nausea and vomiting
 increased body temperature and
sweating, may alternate with chills and
shivering
 numbness.
“Bad Trips”
 negative
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effects of hallucinogens
unpleasant and/or intense hallucinations
anxiety
paranoia
panic or fear.
High Doses
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leads to Death
 This mainly occurs due to suicide,
 accidents and dangerous behavior
 An overdose of PCP or ketamine can
result in:
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depressed breathing, coma, convulsions,
seizures and death.
“Coming down”
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the effects of the hallucinogen begin
to wear off a person may experience a
range of effects. These effects can last for
a number of days after use and may
include.
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depression
anxiety
panic attacks
psychosis.
Long Term effects
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Flashbacks are a re-experience of the drug
and can occur days, weeks, months and
even years later.
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Flashbacks can be triggered by the use of
other drugs, stress, fatigue or physical
exercise. The flashback experience can range
from being pleasant to causing severe
feelings of anxiety. They are usually visual and
last for a minute or two.
What is Inhalants Abuse
 Inhalant
abuse refers to the deliberate
inhalation or sniffing of common products
found in homes and communities with the
purpose of "getting high.
Examples of Inhalants
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There are more than a 1,400 products which are
potentially dangerous when inhaled.
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gasoline
propane
felt tip markers
spray paint
air freshener
butane
cooking spray
paint
glue
Short term Effects
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headaches
muscle weakness
abdominal pain
severe mood swings
and violent behavior
belligerence
slurred speech
numbness
tingling of hands and
feet
lethargy
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nausea
hearing loss
visual disturbances
depressed reflexes
stupor
loss of consciousness
limb spasms
fatigue
lack of coordination
apathy
impaired judgment
dizziness
Long Term Effects
 weight
loss
 muscle weakness
 Disorientation
 inattentiveness
 lack of
coordination
 irritability
 Depression
• Harmful irreversible effects
include: hearing loss, limb spasms,
bone marrow and central
nervous system
(including brain) damage.
Sources
 http://inhalant.org/inhalant/dangers.php
 http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/drug-
facts/hallucinogens