Hints for Substance Abuse

·         Paranoia - cocaine/amphetamine intoxication

·         Depression - cocaine/amphetamine withdrawal

·         Arrhythmias - cocame intoxication

·         Violence - PCP

·         Vertical nystagmus - PCP

·         Pinpoint pupils - opiate overdose (treatment=naloxone)

·         Flu-like - opiate withdrawal (treatment=clonidine)

·         Flashbacks - LSD

·         Seizures - benzoid withdrawal

·         Death - barbiturate withdrawal

·         Dehydration: Ecstasy (MDMA)

·         Only nicotine does not have intoxication.

·         Hallucinogens, inhalants, cannabis, and PCP do not have withdrawal reactions.

·         Schizopheniform delusional disorder: amphetamines, cocaine, hallucinogens, cannabis, and phencyclidine