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Drug Side Effects And Information
Below the drug side effects and other
information about the commonly-abused types of drugs known as the "SAMHSA Five."
This information is courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA).
Drugs of Abuse
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Amphetamine Derivatives
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Classification:
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Hallucinogen
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CSA Schedule:
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Schedule I
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Trade or Other Names:
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2,5-DMA; STP; MDA; MDMA;
Ecstasy; DOM; DOB
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Medical Uses:
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None
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Physical Dependence:
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Unknown
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Psychological Dependence:
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Unknown
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Tolerance:
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Yes
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Duration (hours):
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Variable
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Usual Method:
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Oral; Injected
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Possible Impact:
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Illusions and hallucinations;
Altered perception of time and distance
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Impacts of Overdose:
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Longer, more intense "trip"
episodes; Psychosis; Possible death
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Withdrawal Syndrome:
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Unknown
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Amphetamine/Methamphetamine
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Classification:
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Stimulant
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CSA Schedule:
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Schedule II
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Trade or Other Names:
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Biphetamine; Desoxyn;
Dexedrine; Obetrol; Ice
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Medical Uses:
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Attention deficit disorder;
Narcolepsy; Weight control
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Physical Dependence:
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Possible
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Psychological Dependence:
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High
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Tolerance:
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Yes
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Duration (hours):
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2-4
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Usual Method:
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Oral; Injected; Smoked
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Possible Impact:
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Increased alertness;
Excitation; Euphoria; Increased pulse rate & blood pressure; Insomnia; Loss of
appetite
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Impacts of Overdose:
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Agitation; Increased body
temperature; Hallucinations; Convulsions; Possible death
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Withdrawal Syndrome:
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Apathy; Long periods of sleep;
Irritability; Depression; Disorientation
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Cocaine
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Classification:
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Stimulant
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CSA Schedule:
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Schedule II
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Trade or Other Names:
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Coke; Flake; Snow; Crack
(Cocaine is designated a narcotic under the CSA)
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Medical Uses:
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Local anesthetic
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Physical Dependence:
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Possible
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Psychological Dependence:
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High
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Tolerance:
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Yes
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Duration (hours):
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1-2
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Usual Method:
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Sniffed; Smoked; Injected
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Possible Impact:
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Increased alertness;
Excitation; Euphoria; Increased pulse rate & blood pressure; Insomnia; Loss of
appetite
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Impacts of Overdose:
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Agitation; Increased body
temperature; Hallucinations; Convulsions; Possible death
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Withdrawal Syndrome:
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Apathy; Long periods of sleep;
Irritability; Depression; Disorientation
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Codeine
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Classification:
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Narcotic
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CSA Schedule:
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Schedule II, III, V
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Trade or Other Names:
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Tylenol w/Codeine; Empirin
w/Codeine; Robitussin A-C; Fiorinal w/Codeine; APAP w/Codeine
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Medical Uses:
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Analgesic; Antitussive
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Physical Dependence:
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Moderate
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Psychological Dependence:
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Moderate
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Tolerance:
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Yes
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Duration (hours):
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3-6
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Usual Method:
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Oral; Injected
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Possible Impact:
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Euphoria; Drowsiness;
Respiratory depression; Constricted pupils; Nausea
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Impacts of Overdose:
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Slow and shallow breathing;
Clammy skin; Convulsions; Coma; Possible death
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Withdrawal Syndrome:
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Watery eyes; Runny nose;
Yawning; Loss of appetite; Irritability; Tremors; Panic; Cramps; Nausea; Chills
& sweating
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Heroin
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Classification:
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Narcotic
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CSA Schedule:
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Schedule I
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Trade or Other Names:
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Diacetylmorphine; Horse; Smack
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Medical Uses:
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None in United States;
Analgesic; Antitussive
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Physical Dependence:
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High
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Psychological Dependence:
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High
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Tolerance:
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Yes
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Duration (hours):
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3-6
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Usual Method:
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Injected; Sniffed; Smoked
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Possible Impact:
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Euphoria; Drowsiness;
Respiratory depression; Constricted pupils; Nausea
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Impacts of Overdose:
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Slow and shallow breathing;
Clammy skin; Convulsions; Coma; Possible death
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Withdrawal Syndrome:
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Watery eyes; Runny nose;
Yawning; Loss of appetite; Irritability; Tremors; Panic; Cramps; Nausea; Chills
& sweating
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Marijuana (Hashish/Hashish Oil)
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Classification:
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Cannabis
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CSA Schedule:
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Schedule I
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Trade or Other Names:
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Pot; Acapulco Gold; Grass;
Reefer; Sinsemilla; Thai sticks
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Medical Uses:
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None
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Physical Dependence:
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Unknown
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Psychological Dependence:
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Moderate
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Tolerance:
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Yes
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Duration (hours):
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2-4
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Usual Method:
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Smoked; Oral
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Possible Impact:
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Euphoria; Relaxed inhibitions;
Increased appetite; Disorientation
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Impacts of Overdose:
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Fatigue; Paranoia; Possible
psychosis
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Withdrawal Syndrome:
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Occasional reports of insomnia;
Hyperactivity; Decreased appetite
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Morphine
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Classification:
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Narcotic
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CSA Schedule:
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Schedule II
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Trade or Other Names:
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Duramorph; MS-Contin; Roxanol;
Oramorph SR
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Medical Uses:
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Analgesic
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Physical Dependence:
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High
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Psychological Dependence:
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High
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Tolerance:
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Yes
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Duration (hours):
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3-6
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Usual Method:
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Oral; Smoked; Injected
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Possible Impact:
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Euphoria; Drowsiness;
Respiratory depression; Constricted pupils; Nausea
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Impacts of Overdose:
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Slow and shallow breathing;
Clammy skin; Convulsions; Coma; Possible death
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Withdrawal Syndrome:
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Watery eyes; Runny nose;
Yawning; Loss of appetite; Irritability; Tremors; Panic; Cramps; Nausea; Chills
& sweating
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Phencyclidine & Analogs
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Classification:
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Hallucinogen
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CSA Schedule:
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Schedule I, II
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Trade or Other Names:
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PCE; PCPy; TCP; PCP; Hog;
Loveboat; Angel Dust
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Medical Uses:
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None
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Physical Dependence:
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Unknown
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Psychological Dependence:
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High
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Tolerance:
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Yes
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Duration (hours):
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Days
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Usual Method:
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Oral; Smoked
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Possible Impact:
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Illusions and hallucinations;
Altered perception of time and distance
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Impacts of Overdose:
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Longer, more intense "trip"
episodes; Psychosis; Possible death
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Withdrawal Syndrome:
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Unknown
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Schedule I and II drugs have a high potential for abuse. They require
greater storage security and have a quota on manufacture among other
restrictions. Schedule I drugs are available for research only and have no
approved medical use. Schedule II drugs are available only through prescription,
cannot have refills and require a form for ordering. Schedule III and IV drugs
are available with prescription, may have 5 refills in 6 months and may be
ordered orally. Most Schedule V drugs are available over the counter.
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