CHAPTER 15 Pain Management^547
- Emphysema
- Peptic ulcers
- Stroke
- Alcohol:
- Depression
- Slurred speech
- Diminished coordination
- Decreased inhibitions
- Irregular heartbeat
- Anxiety
- Seizures
- Liver failure
- Cannabis (marijuana):
- Diminished memory and coordination
- Progression to harsher drugs
- Stimulants/amphetamines (cocaine, methedrine, ecstasy, methylphenidate,
phenmetrazine, methamphetamines): - Change in pupil size
- Paranoia
- Heart damage
- Hyperactivity
- Tachycardia
- Hypertension
- Stroke
- Psychoses
- Coma
- Opioids/narcotics (heroin, opium):
- Change in pupil size
- Vomiting, diarrhea
- Confusion
- Bradypnea
- HIV/AIDs
- Designer/club drugs: