Citation

Nebelsieck H. MMW Fortschr. Med. 2004; 146(17): 40-42.

Vernacular Title

Mode- und Designerdrogen: Wenn aus Spass Ernst wird. Risiken für Herz und Hirn.

Affiliation

Chefarzt Kardiologie, Kreiskrankenhaus Böblingen.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Urban and Vogel)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15224904

Abstract

The recreational and designer drugs (e. g. cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy, cocaine) used preferentially by young people across all social levels, have a considerable, even life-threatening, risk potential. Depending on the individual substance, an increase in blood pressure or heart rate, arrhythmias, anginal symptoms extending right up to infarction, or even sudden heart death are all possible. Particular risks are associated with the combined use of several substances or their combination with alcohol and/or nicotine.

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