Which of these symptoms is generally not a feature of opiate withdrawal?
| Dilated pupils | |
| Constipation | |
| Vomiting | |
| Abdominal pain | |
| Sweating |
Exam Question Aug 2008
Diarrhoea rather than constipation is usually seen in opiate withdrawal.
Drug (illicit)
| Drug | Street names | Effects | Withdrawal features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opioids | Heroin = Smack, horse, junk, skag, brown, Harry, H | Euphoria, drowsiness, constipation, pupillary constriction, respiratory depression | Piloerection, insomnia, restlessness, dilated pupils, yawning, sweating, abdominal cramps |
| Amphetamine and cocaine | Amphetamines = Speed, meth, ice, uppers Cocaine = Snow, crack, coke, rock | Increased energy, insomnia, hyperactivity, euphoria, paranoia, reduced appetite | Hypersomnia, hyperphagia, depression, irritability, agitation, vivid dreams, increased appetite |
| MDMA (ecstasy) | MDMA = XTC, E, Eccies, pills, Adam, Mandy | Increased energy, increased sweating, jaw clenching, euphoria, enhanced sociability, increased response to touch | Depression, insomnia, depersonalisation, derealisation |
| Cannabis | Cannabis = Marijuana, weed, pot, grass, joint, mull, cone, dope, ganja, hash, chronic | Relaxation, intensified sensory experience, paranoia, anxiety, injected conjunctivae | Insomnia, reduced appetite, irritability |
| Hallucinogens | LSD = Trips, Tripper, Tab, Stars, Smilies, Rainbows, Paper | Perceptual changes, pupillary dilation, tachycardia, sweating, palpitations, tremors, inco-ordination | No recognised withdrawal syndrome |
| Ketamine | Ketamine = Vitamin K, Super K, Special K, K, Green, donkey dust | Euphoria, dissociation, ataxia, hallucinations, muscle rigidity | No recognised withdrawal syndrome |
