Drug Information
The most commonly abused drugs in Macao

Narcotics Analgesics

Heroin[Image]

Ampolas de morfina
Morphine Ampoules

Opium

Consequences of misuse

Addiction, drowsiness, respiratory depression, nausea and “withdrawal syndrome” will occur, such as: watery tears, sniveling, yawning, loss of appetite, irritability, tremors, chills, sweating and cramps, etc.

Stimulants

Anfetamina Amphetamine:
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MDMA(Ecstasy)

Methylamphetamine

Cocaine

Consequences of misuse

Dehydration, exhaustion, insomnia, depression, loss of appetite, heart and kidney failure, toxic psychosis, hallucination and paranoid occurrence.

Agitation, feelings of persecution, hallucinations, phonism, distorted feelings, mood fluctuation, memory being affected, nasal tissue damage, impotence, confusion and heart failure leading to death.

Tranquillizers

Benzodiazepines

Diazepam(Valium)

Midazolam(Dormicum)

Triazolam

Flunitrazepam(Rohypnol)

Consequences of misuse

Addiction , drowsiness, dizziness, depression, movements in disorder, amnesia, and so on.

Hallucinogens

Cannabis [Image1][Image2]

LSD

Consequences of misuse

Disoriented behavior, impaired judgment, bronchitis, conjunctivitis, endocrine disorders.

Disoriented behavior, impaired judgment, nausea and vomiting, acceleration of heart rate and blood pressure.

Others Consequences of misuse

Ketamine [Image]

Delirium, impaired memory, movement/respiratory and heart function damage, which lead to medical tolerance and psychological dependence.

Tobacco (cigarro, cigarrilhas, charuto)

Continuous consumption will cause addiction and lung damage, increase the possibility of lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema and heart disease, as well as stroke.

Cough Medicine:
- Codeine
- Dextromethorphan

Addiction, respiratory depression, constipation, loss of appetite, dizziness and toxic psychosis, etc.

Alcohol

Reaction declines by excessive alcohol, in-coordination, impaired judgment and even fainting can result. Long-term consumption will cause addiction and deterioration of the liver, brain and heart function.

Organic Solvents
(Cola, diluentes, gás do isqueiro)

Drowsiness, impaired perception, loss of coordination and judgment, respiratory depression and brain damage.

Introduction of New Drugs
Khat
Know more about the hazard of electronic cigarette
Laughing Gas (Nitrous Oxide)
Mephedrone (Synthetic amphetamines and cacine ketones) derivatives of cacidone
MDPV (Methylenedioxypyrone) cacidone derivatives
Piperazine derivatives
Happy water
Coffee powder
Synthetic cannabinoids
Mexican sage
PMMA、PMA
NBOMe type of drugs
Methoxetamine
α- PVP