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Recreational Drugs Test Kit<br />
14 vials<br />
The energy patterns of amphetamine, cannabis resin, cocaine, dihydracodein, ecstasy, heroin, LSD, magic<br />
mushroom, marijuana, mescaline, morphine sulphate, methadone, nicotine and cotinine.<br />
Ketamine is in the Anaesthetic And Pain Test Kit.<br />
RD1 Amphetamine, also called speed, uppers, bennies.<br />
A central nervous system stimulant. Short term effects: increases mental alertness and physical energy, decreases<br />
appetite, dryness of mouth. Depression and fatigue as drug wears off. At high doses: tremor, sweating,<br />
anxiety, headaches, palpitations and chest pains.<br />
RD2 Cannabis Resin: see Marijuana.<br />
RD3 Cocaine, also called coke, crack, nose candy, snow.<br />
A central nervous system stimulant and local anaesthetic. Moderate doses: sense of well-being and elation,<br />
appetite reduced, increase in heart rate and blood pressure, tremors, sweating, dilation of pupils. Large<br />
doses: agitation, anxiety, hallucinations and paranoia.<br />
RD4 Dihydracodein<br />
A narcotic analgesic.<br />
RD5 Ecstasy<br />
A modification to the structure of amphetamines. In low doses: mental relaxation, tense muscles, increased<br />
sensitivity to stimuli and sometimes hallucinations. Higher doses: similar to amphetamines.<br />
RD6 Heroin, also called horse, junk, smack, scag, H.<br />
Central nervous system depressant. Short term effects: a feeling of well-being and contentment. Breathing<br />
and heart rate slowed; cough reflex inhibited. Long term effects: constipation, reduced sexual drive, disruption<br />
of menstrual cycle, poor appetite. Often mixed with other substances. Highly addictive.<br />
RD7 LSD, also called lysergic acid, acid, haze.<br />
An hallucinogenic. Restlessness, dizziness, coldness and shivering, uncontrollable desire to laugh, distortion<br />
in perception of sound and vision. Can lead to lasting mental problems. Flashbacks can occur months or<br />
years after taking the drug.<br />
RD8 Magic Mushroom<br />
RD9 Marijuana, also known as cannabis, grass, pot, dope, weed, hash, ganja.<br />
A central nervous system depressant, hallucinogenic, anti-emetic (stops vomiting). Short term: feelings of<br />
relaxation, enhances visual and auditory perception, increases talkativeness, appetite stimulated. Impairment<br />
of short-term memory and problems with co-ordination. Long-term effect: probably increases risk of lung<br />
disorders, may reduce fertility, may lead to apathy and lethargy.<br />
RD10 Mescaline/Peyot, also called cactus buttons, big chief.<br />
An hallucinogenic. Alters visual and auditory perception. Appetite reduced. Risk of unpleasant mental effects,<br />
particularly if person anxious or depressed. May also experience nausea and vomiting caused by other<br />
constituents in plant.<br />
RD11 Morphine Sulphate (controlled release): see Heroin.<br />
RD12 Methadone<br />
A narcotic used as an analgesic to ease heroin withdrawal. Can be addictive in its own right.<br />
RD13 Nicotine<br />
From cigarette smoke. Non-smokers are also exposed to this.<br />
RD14 Cotinine<br />
The breakdown product from nicotine. Nicotine is broken down into this in the body. Cotinine is highly addictive.<br />
Cotinine can be detected in the blood and urine of both smokers and children and adults exposed<br />
to cigarette smoke in their environment. Cotinine has been found in the breast milk of smokers too. Cotinine<br />
persists in the system longer than nicotine.<br />
Testing Kit Description Manual Copyright Jane Thurnell Read 2012 Page 147
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