TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1991//
TI  - Substance abuse: the designer drugs
JO  - American family physician
A1  - Beebe, D. K.
A1  - Walley, E.
SP  - 1689
EP  - 1698
VL  - 43
IS  - 5
N2  - Designer drugs, chemically altered compounds derived from federally controlled substances, have become a major cause of addiction and overdose deaths. These drugs include mescaline analogs, synthetic opioids, arylhexylamines, methaqualone derivatives and crack, a new form of cocaine. Sudden changes in mood, weight loss, depression, disturbed sleep patterns, deteriorating school or work performance, marital problems, and loss of interest in friends and social activities may be signs of drug addiction. Life-threatening complications of acute intoxication, such as hyperthermia, seizures, combative and psychotic behavior, and cardiorespiratory collapse, require prompt diagnosis and supportive intervention.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0002-838X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -