(CANNABIS) Cannabis is the short name for the hemp plant Cannabis Sativa. Marijuana, and hashish (or hash) come from the dried leaves and flowers of this plant. The chemical in cannabis that makes the user high is Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol or THC. The more THC cannabis contains, the stronger it is. Marijuana is the most commonly…
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Hallucinogens, also known as ‘psychedelic’ drugs, change the way a person perceives the world. They work directly on the brain and affect all the senses, producing illusions or hallucinations – that is seeing or hearing things that do not exist. There are many different types of hallucinogens and some occur naturally in trees, vines, seeds,…
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Amphetamines are a stimulant because they speed up the functions of the central nervous system. Slang Names Speed, gooey, bennies, black beauties, copilots, crystal, dexies, eye openers, lid poppers, meth, pep pills, uppers, wake-ups, buzz, whiz, amphet, sulph. Forms and Appearance In powder form, legal preparations are white, odourless, crystalline powders with a bitter taste.…
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(SOLVENTS) Solvent-based glues that are abused include those commonly used for gluing laminates, vinyl floor tiles, wood and plastic. They include the model glues used in constructing plastic model aeroplanes, boats etc. The glue can be inhaled (‘sniffed’) directly from the container; from a plastic bag placed over the user’s mouth and nose; or from…
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(PSILOCYBIN) These hallucinogenic mushrooms have similar properties to LSD and mescaline. Slang Names “Magic Mushroom” is the most common terms used in Australia. Forms and Appearance There are several varieties of hallucinogenic mushrooms which differ in appearance. They include the ‘liberty cap’ and the ‘fly agaric’. Methods of Use They are either eaten raw, cooked,…
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Ecstasy is classified as an hallucinogen. It is the common term for MDMA or Methylenedioxymethamphtemine and is similar in chemical structure to amphetamines and some hallucinogens. Slang Names E’s, Eckies, XTC and MDMA are the most common terms used in Australia at present. Forms and Appearance Ecstasy is usually sold as small tablets which come…
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(BENZODIAZEPINES) Minor tranquillisers are absorbed into the bloodstream and affect the central nervous system. They are depressants because they slow down physical, mental and emotional responses. Most tranquillisers are based on benzodiazepine or, more rarely, barbiturates. The most common benzodiazepine tranquillisers are diazepam, known as Valium or Ducene; oxazepam, known as Serepax; nitrazepam, known as…
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(CANNABIS) Cannabis is the short name for the hemp plant Cannabis Sativa. Marijuana, and hashish (or hash) come from the dried leaves and flowers of this plant. The chemical in cannabis that makes the user high is Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol or THC. The more THC cannabis contains, the stronger it is. Marijuana is the most commonly…
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Diconal, a distinctive pink-coloured tablet containing the drug dipipanone which was widely misused until the prescribing restrictions were tightened up. It was often dissolved in water and injected.
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A DF 118 tablet is shown to the left of a selection of similar non-propietary preparations produced by other manufacturers. They all contain the controlled drug dihydrocodeine, but because of the low concentration in the preparations, it is not an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act to possess them. A selection of the compound…
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