31 Questions
Which Act of Canada plays a role in controlling drug abuse and misuse?
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
What are some examples of controlled drugs in the CDSA?
Hallucinogens and Narcotics
Where can cocaine toothache drops be purchased in 1885 according to the text?
From all druggists
What is a common characteristic of hallucinogens as mentioned in the text?
Affects perceptions and thinking
What are common visible signs of LSD usage?
Dilated pupils and increased sociability
What is a potential effect of hallucinogen overdose according to the text?
Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Which drug is associated with symptoms like muscle cramps, seizures, and kidney failure?
MDMA
Which drug classification affects the user's perceptions, thinking, and responses?
Hallucinogens
What is a characteristic of Narcotics according to the text?
Relax muscles and induce sleep
In what year was the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) introduced?
1997
How do the effects of hallucinogens vary among individuals?
Varies depending on individual response
Which drug can lead to symptoms like hallucinations, euphoria, and vomiting?
Mescalin
What physical signs are associated with Opium overdose?
Cold clammy skin and small pupils
Which drug is linked to symptoms such as convulsions and possibly death from heart failure?
PCP
What is a common name for MDMA?
Eve
Which drug causes symptoms like increased body temperature, confusion, and tremors?
LSD
What is a common additive to cocaine speculated to enhance the euphoric effect?
Levamisole
Which of the following symptoms did the 54-year-old woman NOT present with?
Numbness in extremities
What does the positive toxicologic screening of the woman's urine indicate?
Presence of cocaine and levamisole
What condition can cocaine use lead to due to its vasoconstrictor effects?
Ischemia, necrosis, and ulceration
What level of levamisole was found in the woman's urine 2 days after admission?
920 ng per milliliter
What is the primary purpose of levamisole as mentioned in the text?
Antihelmintic agent for animals
What potential impact does Levamisole have on cocaine when used together?
Increases euphoric effect
What type of drugs were found in the woman's urine according to the toxicologic screening?
Cocaine and opiates
Which type of offenses are outlined in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act?
Drug-related offenses
What is the focus of the article 'How Portugal won the war on drugs'?
Portugal's approach to drug addiction
What is the reason behind almost half of the individuals in federal prisons being there?
Drug-related offenses
How does Portugal view addiction?
As a health issue
What is the estimated annual cost related to drug abuse mentioned in the text?
$600 billion
Which country does NOT have data from 2015 regarding drug-related deaths according to the text?
Spain
What is distributed in the Lumiar neighborhood according to the text?
Opioid substitute
Explore a case study of a 54-year-old woman experiencing toxic effects after using cocaine contaminated with Levamisole. Learn about symptoms such as painful rash, ischemia, necrosis, and ulceration as a result of cocaine use. Dive into the discussion from The New England Journal of Medicine on this topic.
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