PACIFIC SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering Department
Subject :- Organic Chemistry And Unit process
Prepared by
Khatra Hemal :- 141120105038
Lunagariya Tushar :- 141120105042
Navadiya Nikunj :- 141120105050
Navadiya Priyank :- 141120105051
Paladiya Sagar :- 141120105052
Topic :- Synthetic Drug
Guided By :- H.S.Tailor
Prof. [Chemical Engg. Dept.]
Drug
• Drug is define as natural or synthetic
substance or mixture of substances which are
used in prevention of diagnosis or treatment
and cure of dieses in men, animal and other
living organism.
• The main types drugs is natural and other one
is synthetic.
Synthetic drugs
• Synthetic drugs are chemically laced substances similar to marijuana,
cocaine and methamphetamine that are sold over the counter at some
convenience stores, gas stations and tobacco shops.
• Based on their chemical make-up, these drugs are commonly divided into
two categories:
• Cannabinoids
• Popularly known as K2 or Spice, cannabinoids are chemically formulated
versions of synthetic marijuana that consist of lab-manufactured THC.
• Cathinones
• Often known as “bath salts”, cathinones contain chemical compounds that
mimic the effects of cocaine or meth.
Synthetic Cannabinoids
• Contain dried, shredded
plant material.
• “Spice” is sprayed onto
the plant material.
• Also known as “K2”,
“Yucatan Fire”, “sence”,
amongst others.
• Cheap, easy to
purchase, and legal.
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Synthetic Cannabinoids
– Synthetic Cannabinoids
• Street Names
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K2
SPICE
Chronic
Herbal Incense
Genie
Side Effects of Synthetic Cannabinoids
• Mild
– Nausea, vomiting,
paranoia, hyperactivity,
ABD pain/cramps, and
hallucinations
• Severe
– seizures, hypertermia
especially when used
with alcohol
Synthetic Canthinones
• Also called “bath salts”
• Amphtetamine
analogues found in the
leaf of the khat plant
• Illegal in the U.S.
because canthinones
are schedule I drugs
BATH SALTS
ACTIVE Compound(s)
• The active compound(s)
contained in “Bath Salts” are:
– Methylenedioxypyrovalerone
(MDPV)
– Mephedrone
– Both are synthetic
stimulants and fall
into the
AMPHETAMINE
class of Narcotics.
Effects:
• The effects are similar to
that of cocaine,
amphetamines, and ecstasy
(MDMA). 8
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Cathinones
• Bath salts are water-soluble,
pulverized minerals that are added to water to
be used for bathing. They are said to improve
cleaning, enhance the enjoyment of bathing,
and serve as a vehicle for cosmetic agents
Kratom
• A naturally occuring
drug that is abused
recreationally
• Also known as “biakbiak” or “Thom”
• Frequent cannabinoid
substitute in “spice”
Kratom Use
• Used by chewing,
smoking , or drinking as
tea
• Effects are dose
dependent
– Small doses act as a
stimulant
– Larger does create opioid
like sedation
• Effects begin in minutes
and can last 90 minutes
or more
.
Kratom Abuse
• “4x100” acts like an
alcohol substitute
• Mixture of kratom,
caffeine, cough syrup w/
codeine, benadryl, and
either an anxiolytics,
analgesics, or
antidepressants
• Deaths have been
attributed when mixed
with a benzodiazepines
and propylhexadrine
(nasal decongestant)
Abusing the Drug
• When smoked, the high can last 2-3 hours
• Often mixed with other drugs such as
ketamine or kratom
• Also mixed with vitamin E and clenbuterol, a
sympathomimetic
– This mixture worsens the adrenergic effects
including hypertension, tachycardia, and potential
for MI.
EFFECT ON HUMAN
These synthetic chemicals negatively affect:
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Short-term memory
Motivation
Reasoning ability
Emotional stability
Learning
Stamina
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