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CNS Depressants will reflect the following in the eyes.
HGN
VGN
Lack of Convergence
Pupil Size
Reaction to Light
- Present
- Present in High Doses
- Present
- Normal, but Soma and Quaaludes will dilate pupils
- Slowed reation to light
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CNS Depressants will cause the following symptoms in the circulatory system.
Pulse Rate
Blood Pressure
Body Temperature
- Slow, except ETOH and Quaaludes may elevate pulse rate
- Low blood pressure
- Normal body temperature
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CNS Depressants general indicators are:
- Uncoordinated
- Disoriented
- Sluggish
- Thick, Slurred Speech
- Drunken-like Behavior
- Gait Ataxia
- Drowiness
- Droopy Eyes
- Fumbling
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CNS Depressants methods of administration
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CNS Depressants duration of effects.
1-16 hours (depending on the substance)
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CNS Depressants overdose signs
- Shallow breathing
- Cold, clammy skin
- Pupils dilated
- Rapid, weak pulse
- Coma
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