HLTH 353 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Gastric Lavage, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Midazolam
26 Oct 2018
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Drugs & society - hlth 353 - exam ii notes. Among benzodiazepines, lorazepam has a relatively high addictive potential. Side effects include: (same as diazepam & midazolam) Long term use many affect memory and cognitive functions. The root of this plant are legally available in many health food stores. Larger doses may cause visual and auditory hallucinations that can last 1-2 hours. Gastric lavage and the administration of activated charcoal. Alcohol is a psychoactive drug that is a cns depressant. Alcohol is the 2nd most widely used and abused of all psychoactive drugs. Social psychologists refer to the perception of alcohol as a social lubricant. Four reasons why many people view alcohol as a non-drug. Advertising and media promote drinking as normal. Alcohol is the second leading cause of premature death in america (tobacco = #1) Also known as methanol and wood alcohol. 10ml can cause blindness and 30ml = toxic.
