The Apocalypse of Napoleon Bonaparte

www.ums.ac.uk deals with commonly used and abused drugs. They describe socially acceptable drugs such as alcohol, nicotine and caffeine; abused prescription drugs, such as steroids and analgesics and sedatives; and illicit substances, such as, Ecstasy, cocaine and hallucinogens. The drugs are discussed in terms of pharmacological class, common slang names, pharmacological effect (“The Buzz”), risks in overdose and other adverse effects. The range of drugs covered is fairly up to date, and includes substances such as gamma hydroxybutarate (GHB). Both the positive and negative effects of drugs are discussed – the debate about the dangers of cannabis is covered, along with the arguments for and against legalisation. Similarly they discuss the question of the possible long term neurotoxicity of Ecstasy and other amphetamine derivatives (so called “designer drugs”).