an ER px was referred to us today when I was the only left in the MHSC bldg. the uncle said it's due to drugs. the father said he was just studying modules at home & he ended up "catanonic" & "mute" (he's normally quiet according to them).
what caught my attention, aside from an unusually clingy behavior was the bold red blood around his eyes. our lady guard also thought it was due to illegal drug use.
& so, I googled:
ttps://americanaddictioncenters.org/health-complications-addiction/signs-drug-use-eyes
"... Bloodshot eyes are a common symptom of INTOXICATION from several drugs, especially alcohol, cocaine, & MARIJUANA: these occur because blood vessels in the eyes EXPAND.
"... PINPOINT PUPILS are a symptom of OPIOID intoxication & overdoes."
>MARIJUANA: Bloodshot eyes are one of the most common side effects of marijuana intoxication.
https://cannabis.net/blog/smoke/why-getting-stoned-gives-you-red-eyes-and-how-to-deal-with-it
"...Consuming THC (TetraHydroCannabidiol) lowers BP, which then results in DILATION of the capillaries & blood vessels. When the ocular capillaries dilate, BLOOD FLOW to the eyes are increased & intraocular pressure is then reduced.
The increased blood flow results in red eyes while the PRESSURE DECREASE benefit patients who are suffering from GLAUCOMA.
> strains with LOW THC content --> MILD red eyes
> strains with HIGH THC content --> BLOODSHOT eyes
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