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Teenage toxins: recreational poisoning in the adolescent.

Abstract
Adolescents are experimenting with recreational drugs on a regular basis, particularly at social gatherings such as parties, raves and mass events. A combination of reduced fluid intake, physical activity and drug-induced hyperthermia leads to complications such as heat stroke, delirium and potentially death. The clinician needs to be aware of the variety of pharmacologically active substances available in the recreational marketplace in order to diagnose and manage these patients. Recreational misadventure, because of incorrect dosage or mixing multiple substances, is a common reason for teenagers presenting to hospital with toxidromes. Death from club drug overdose is more likely to be associated with suicidal intent, related risky behaviour and trauma, as well as the inherent toxicity of the drug itself. Although many teenagers are concerned about 'drink spiking' with club drugs, the most common agent causing drink spiking incidents is ethanol.
AuthorsNaren Gunja
JournalJournal of paediatrics and child health (J Paediatr Child Health) Vol. 48 Issue 7 Pg. 560-6 (Jul 2012) ISSN: 1440-1754 [Electronic] Australia
PMID21535289 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
Copyright© 2011 The Author. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health © 2011 Paediatrics and Child Health Division (Royal Australasian College of Physicians).
Chemical References
  • Illicit Drugs
  • Psychotropic Drugs
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Illicit Drugs (poisoning)
  • Male
  • Prescription Drug Misuse
  • Psychotropic Drugs (poisoning)
  • Risk-Taking

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