SOME LESS FAMILIAR DRUGS OF ABUSE
The Medical Journal of Australia – November 01, 1971
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Summary
A surprising array of lesser-known drugs is increasingly used by substance abusers, expanding beyond traditional substances. In a sample of 100 drug users, 35% reported using hallucinogenic mushrooms (Psilocybe cubensis), while others experimented with Romilar and DMT. Additionally, 20% mentioned using "mellow yellow" and amyl nitrite. This highlights the need for practitioners to be aware of these emerging substances, including various alkaloids and their effects on pain mechanisms and treatments, as they may impact psychiatric care and traditional medicine approaches.
Abstract
Most people associate drug abuse with the use of a few “standard” drugs only, but in fact new drugs are constantly being introduced. This paper presents information on drugs whose use by drug abusers is not well known to practitioners. The drugs and drug sources discussed are: the hallucinogenic mushroom (Psilocybe cubensis), Romilar, DMT, “STP”, Mandrax, “mellow yellow”, lighter fluid, amyl nitrite, anti-Parkinsonian agents, and “dog ricket tablets”.