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The major categories of drugs of abuse are cannabinoids, sedative-hypnotics, stimulants, opiates, volatiles, anticholinergic, dissociative and psychedelics. By observing a few clinical parameters, you can usually identify the category of drug ingested, if not the exact drug. Noting the patients mood, thought pattern (psychotic), pupils, skin and hemodynamic status, you can begin supportive care immediately, and in some cases start therapy with specific antidotes. | |
