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[Drug poisoning].

I Gainza1, S Nogué, C Martínez Velasco

  • 1Servicio de Psiquiatría, Hospital de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona Spain.

Anales Del Sistema Sanitario De Navarra
|June 19, 2003
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This review covers acute poisoning from opiates and other drugs like cocaine and cannabis. It details their origins, effects, and emergency treatment, reflecting changing consumption patterns.

Area of Science:

  • Emergency medicine
  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • Shifting drug consumption trends impact emergency services.
  • Understanding diverse substance origins aids treatment.
  • Review addresses acute poisoning from opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, cannabis, and hallucinogens.

Purpose:

  • To review acute poisoning from various drugs and their emergency treatment.
  • To understand the origins and changing patterns of drug use.
  • To provide guidance on diagnosing and managing poisoning cases.

Summary:

  • Acute opiate poisoning cases are declining due to new administration methods and changing drug habits.
  • Cocaine, amphetamine derivatives (MDMA, GHB), ketamine, and cannabis are increasingly prevalent.

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  • The review details the clinical picture, diagnosis, and treatment for these substances, including mechanisms of action for cannabis.

    • Impact:

    • Informs emergency services on managing diverse poisoning cases.
    • Highlights the need for updated treatment protocols.
    • Contributes to understanding the evolving landscape of substance abuse and its medical consequences.