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    Dissociative drugs alter perceptions and disconnect users from their surroundings by interfering with glutamate receptors in the brain. Common dissociatives include ketamine and dextromethorphan (DXM) found in cough medicines. Risks of abuse include depression, social withdrawal, hallucinations and memory loss. Opioids are powerful painkillers derived from poppies that produce euphoria but are highly addictive. Examples are morphine, oxycodone and codeine. Risks of opioid abuse include constipation, liver damage, drowsiness and cardiac arrest at high doses. Safe use involves following doctor instructions and not sharing medicines.

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    Dissociative drugs alter perceptions and disconnect users from their surroundings by interfering with glutamate receptors in the brain. Common dissociatives include ketamine and dextromethorphan (DXM) found in cough medicines. Risks of abuse include depression, social withdrawal, hallucinations and memory loss. Opioids are powerful painkillers derived from poppies that produce euphoria but are highly addictive. Examples are morphine, oxycodone and codeine. Risks of opioid abuse include constipation, liver damage, drowsiness and cardiac arrest at high doses. Safe use involves following doctor instructions and not sharing medicines.

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    Dissociative drugs alter perceptions and disconnect users from their surroundings by interfering with glutamate receptors in the brain. Common dissociatives include ketamine and dextromethorphan (DXM) found in cough medicines. Risks of abuse include depression, social withdrawal, hallucinations and memory loss. Opioids are powerful painkillers derived from poppies that produce euphoria but are highly addictive. Examples are morphine, oxycodone and codeine. Risks of opioid abuse include constipation, liver damage, drowsiness and cardiac arrest at high doses. Safe use involves following doctor instructions and not sharing medicines.

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    Dissociative drugs

    Opiods
    DISSOCIATIVE DRUGS

    • A class of hallucinogen
    • Altering perceptions of sight,
    sound and connections with one’s
    surroundings
    • Some types are used as anesthetic
    • Others can be found in over-the-
    counter (OTC) cold and cough
    medications.
    These drugs work by interfering
    with the brain’s receptors for the
    chemical glutamate

    Some dissociatives have general


    depressant effects as well
    Common
    dissociative
    drugs

    Ketamin DXM (Dextromethorphan)


    Depression

    Risks of Social withdrawal


    Dissociatives
    Abuse
    Hallucinations

    Memory loss
    Opioids
    • Powerful painkillers that produce a
    sense of euphoria in users
    • Derived from the poppy plant
    • Extremely habit-forming, sometimes
    even causing addiction
    • Opioids can be smoked, eaten, drank,
    injected or taken as pills
    Examples of opioids:

    Morphine
    Hydrocodone
    Oxycontin
    Codeine
    Constipation

    Risks of Liver damage

    Opioid Abuse
    Drowsiness

    Cardiac arrest (if dose is too high)


    Preventing the potential problems

    • Follow the instructions of doctors or


    pharmacists before taking them
    • Do not share these medicines with anyone else
    • Contact the doctors or phamacists when having
    any concerns about taking the medicines.

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