Nombres populares y clasificación de las drogas de abuso ilícitas en Chile / Popular names and classification of illicit drugs commonly used in Chile
Rev. méd. Chile
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147(12): 1613-1620, dic. 2019. tab, graf
Article
in Spanish
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ABSTRACT
Background The consumption of illicit drugs in Chile has increased over the years generating abuse and dependence problems and becoming a public health problem. Aim To build and disseminate a figure in which health personnel can quickly visualize illicit drugs and their common names, and thus be able to associate them with the effects and risks that are expected in the patient. Material and Methods A bibliographic review and compilation of information obtained from dealers and drug abusers. Results A figure and a table were developed. The former illustrates the classification and common names of drugs, while the second indicates the mechanisms of action and effects expected in the body according to each drug of abuse. Conclusions Illicit drugs have several popular names and various mechanisms of action. When confronting drug consumption this information is crucial to provide an adequate treatment and withdrawal management. However, it is important to keep in mind that this work only represents a management guide and that treatment should always focus on the condition and clinical manifestations of the patient.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Illicit Drugs
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Substance-Related Disorders
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Terminology as Topic
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Chile
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Instituto de Salud Pública/CL
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile/CL
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