Nystagmus Cocaine Abuse
7 Drugs Of Abuse
Infants born to mothers who abuse Cocaine (or Amphetamine) have possible teratogenic abnormalities and increased morbidity and mortality. Nystagmus,marked hypertension and seizures , which may be fatal. Parenteral Benzodiazepines : … Access This Document
Public Safety Substance Abuse Journal By MEDTOX, July 2010
Gaze nystagmus (HGN), finger digit count, and paper and pencil writing. Dr. 212 have a self-limiting roll to play in cocaine abuse. Scientists opine that the brain has a process whereby it tried … Fetch Full Source
A Case Of Mutism Subsequent To Cocaine Abuse
Of 6 cc (300 mg), causing drowsiness and nystagmus. She did not speak at any point in the interview. mon consequence of cocaine abuse because of the spasm of cerebral blood vessels induced by excessive release of … Read Content
Cocaine
-unspecified complications due to cocaethylene (EtOH + cocaine; since most people rarely abuse cocaine alone) – ocular s/s: abducens palsy, diplopia, strabismus, nystagmus – ataxia-treatment is vitamin B12 (thiamine); if not treated, will progress to…. … Visit Document
B2 Assessing General Health
Presence of any complication of drug abuse. The findings on physical examination vary according to the amphetamine, cocaine, hallucinogens (LSD), and anticholinergic drugs (in some OTC drugs). • Nystagmus is indicative of intoxication with sedative hypnotics. … Get Document
Substance-Related Disorders
And nystagmus (involuntary, rhythmic eyeball movement) C. treatment for alcoholism A. cocaine abuse is a problem of almost epidemic proportions in our society today … Return Doc
The ICD-10 Classification Of Mental And Behavioural Disorders …
Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of cocaine F15.- Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, (4) nystagmus (5) decreased level of consciousness (e.g. stupor, coma); (6) erythematous skin lesions or blisters. … Get Document
Drugs Of Abuse
Drugs of Abuse Dr. Milton H. Cambridge Demand Reduction Outreach and Prevention Coordinator double stack Synthetic hallucinogen Signs: tachycardia, hypertension, dyspnea, hyperthermia, nystagmus on route Route: ingested, inhaled, injected Esp. hazardous with other amphetamines, alcohol, cocaine … Access This Document
Article Management Of Substance Abuse
Neurologic ? Altered sensorium ? Poor coordination ? Ataxia (amphetamine) ? Nystagmus ? Hypore?exia or hyperre?exia (marijuana, cocaine, amphetamine) substance abuse substance abuse … Fetch Full Source
DSM-IV
Substance Abuse A residual category (i.e., a diagnosis of last resort) for patients whose substance use produces problems but and caffeine Perception distorting drugs- inhalants, cannabis, hallucinogens and PCP Narcotics- Opioids Nicotine Nystagmus is involuntary rhythmic eye movements Cocaine … Get Document
Ocular Sequelae From The Illicit Use Of Class A Drugs
nystagmus in addition), 2 with esotropia, 1 with absent upgaze, and 1 with unilateral 3rd nerve palsy and following cocaine abuse in a soft contact lens wearer. Eye 1999; 13: 264–265. … Read Here
SUBSTANCE ABUSE/USE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE/USE. Impairment Assessment. Date: _____ Time: _____ Student Initial: _____ tremors runny nose (indicative of cocaine use) Assessment: LEFT RIGHT Lack of smooth pursuit Distinct nystagmus at maximum deviation Onset of nystagmus … Read Here
PURPOSE
QCocaine…8-20 Million QPrescription Drugs…6 Million – Difficulty in Speech – Nausea Indicators of Hallucinogen Abuse – Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus usually will be present … Retrieve Document
Treatment Of Acute Intoxication And Withdrawal From Drugs Of …
Treatment of Acute Intoxication and Withdrawal from Drugs of Abuse Stimulant withdrawal, which occurs following cessa tion of chronic cocaine or amphetamine use, can findings may include horizontal and/or vertical nystagmus, hypertension, tachycardia, diminished pain … Retrieve Doc
Substance-Related Disorders
3) Amphetamines 9) Cocaine 4) Nicotine 10) Sedatives, Hypnotics, or Anxiolytics Disorders: Substance Use Disorders (generic criteria sets): Substance Dependence Substance Abuse functioning Clinical Signs & Symptoms: Slurred speech Lack of coordination Unsteady gait Nystagmus … Document Viewer
A, Delta, And Epsilon Endorphin Receptors Which In A Naive …
1 1/11/04 SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Opiates/Hallucinogens/ Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB died following the injection of a “speedball” which is a combination of cocaine and • Clinical findings of acute inhalant abuse also include ataxia, diplopia, nystagmus, flushing, and varying degrees of CNS … View Document