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[Drugs and drug abusers].

J Schlatter1, N Sitbon, J L Saulnier

  • 1Service Pharmacie-Toxicologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Jean Verdier, avenue du 14 juillet, F 93140 Bondy. joel.schlatter@jvr.ap-hop-paris.fr

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|March 17, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Drug abusers utilize a wide range of substances, including barbiturates, benzodiazepines, opiates, and amphetamines, often leading to addiction. These drugs can cause severe physical and psychological dependence, with potentially fatal consequences like respiratory depression.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Toxicology
  • Addiction Medicine

Context:

  • Drug abuse is a significant public health concern globally.
  • Understanding the diverse range of substances abused and their effects is crucial for effective intervention.
  • This abstract reviews various drug classes commonly misused by individuals seeking psychoactive effects.

Purpose:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of drug classes abused by toxicomaniacs.
  • To detail the routes of administration, desired effects, and associated risks for each drug class.
  • To highlight the potential for physical and psychological dependence and severe adverse outcomes.

Summary:

  • Barbiturates, benzodiazepines, opiates, and amphetamines are frequently abused, causing euphoria, sedation, or stimulation.

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  • Anticholinergic antiparkinsonians, gamma-hydroxybutyrate, ketamine, and anabolic steroids are also misused, leading to hallucinations, coma, or severe physical and psychiatric disorders.
  • All discussed drug classes carry risks of dependence, overdose, and serious health complications, including respiratory depression and death.

    • Impact:

    • Informs healthcare professionals about the spectrum of abused substances and their dangers.
    • Aids in the development of targeted treatment and harm reduction strategies for drug addiction.
    • Contributes to public health awareness regarding the risks associated with non-medical drug use.