The laboratory provides 10 analyzes of drug types

- Amphetamine AMP :
Amphetamines are a type of stimulant drug, some of which have been used in the past as pills to lose weight. It usually comes in the form of a gray-white powder that is sold in wrapped paper packages called 'rolls' and is usually swallowed, but can also be injected or inhaled.

- Barbiturates BAR :
Barbiturates are inhibitors of the central nervous system, so they produce a wide-ranging effect, from mild sedative to full anesthetic. It is also anti-anxiety, hypnotic, and anti-convulsive. Barbiturates have an analgesic effect of pain; but their effect is somewhat weak, preventing the use of barbiturates in the process in the absence of other analgesics (opiates: controlled compounds or volatile drugs such as halothanes) that have an addictive, physical and psychological effect. Currently, barbiturates have been replaced in standard medical practice with another group of benzodiazepam - for example, in the treatment of anxiety and insomnia

- Tricyclic antidepressant TCA :
Is a group of drugs that have been used in the past and since 1900 in the treatment of depression and depends in the way they work to increase the proportion of norepinephrine and serotonin confined within the neuron, preventing the return of the absorption of neurophenfarin and serotonin in the neurons before the synaptic. This type of medication was considered to be effective in 65% of cases of depression but the side effects of rapid heartbeat, possible irregular heartbeat, sudden drop in blood pressure when standing, dehydration of mucous membranes, difficulties in urine and increased weight of users of these drugs prevented this use The class of drugs as an initial treatment for depression

- Cocaine COC :
Cocaine is considered the most potent natural stimulant. It is derived from leaves of the coca plant, which grows in South America, where it is chewed by the people. It has been known for 5000 years, especially Bolivia and Peru, or they put it with tea and drink it for recovery and overcome fatigue. Pure cocaine was isolated from the plant in 1880 by Alfred Neiman and was used as a topical anesthetic for eye, nose and throat surgery because it tightens blood vessels and prevents bleeding.

- Benzodiazepine BZO :
Is the name given to a range of commonly used sedative drugs. These drugs work on the central nervous system, the brain to calm the nerves, relax the muscles, and reduce tension. Benzodiazepine addiction is considered to be an addiction or dependence of "hypnotics and sedatives" for long periods of time, treatment, and small doses of non-descriptive behavior.

- Opiate :
Opioids have been named because they are constituents of or derived from sub-alkaline substances found in opium, and are processed from the hypodermic poppy seed. The most important opiate active opiates found in opium are morphine, codeine and propionate. It is derived from these materials Semi-manufactured opioids such as hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone and ox morphon

- Methamphetamine MET :
Crystal meth or crystalline methamphetamines are the forms of amphetamines that have a very potent effect and are commonly used in smoking and can also be treated by sniffing or injections. It is a colorless and odorless powder whose name is derived from the similarity of its appearance with small fragments of glass or polycrystalline. In fact, it is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use in the treatment of obesity and ADHD with hyperactivity in both children and adults. It is traded with the commercial name dysoxine, and can also be used to treat sleep sickness and depression. But the sense of euphoria that results in it means the possibility of abuse and addiction.

- Morphine MOP :
Morphine: marketed under many brand names, is a powerful analgesic of the class of opioids. Morphine works directly on the central nervous system to reduce pain. It can be used for both acute pain and chronic pain. Morphine is also used to relieve pain caused by blockage of the heart muscle as well as during childbirth. It can be given orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intravenously, to the space around the spinal cord, or through the rectum. When administered intravenously, morphine has the maximum effect after 20 minutes, and when taken orally, the maximum effect is 60 minutes and lasts between 3 and 7 hours.

- Tramadol:
Tramadol belongs to a group of drugs associated with morphine derivatives, but is about ten times less effective than morphine, which is one of the most powerful painkillers currently known. The drug is used to treat moderate, severe, acute and chronic pain. The most common examples of pain are joint pain caused by old injuries Due to some rheumatic diseases.

- Tetrahydrocannabinol THC:
The cannabis is a type of drug extracted from the flowers of the cannabis plant, where it is processed after picking to extract the resin from it, and is formed in the form of small balls wrapped in tin foil, or cloth for later use either in smoking, or chewing, and vary effectively It is important to note that the proportion of addicted to cannabis rises among young people, because of its spread around the world, because of its low cost compared to other drugs, and cannabis has many serious health damage, and will inform you in this article Damages of cannabis Liras. .

The first meeting of the Union of Universities and Higher Institutes of Education for the Eastern Region was held in the presence of Mahmoud Al Shafi, the President of the Federation, Adel Madi, Vice President of the Federation and Naji Fayez for private higher education institutions in Al-Bayda and Samir Ibrahim for private higher education. And higher institutes in Benghazi, Al-Baida and Ajdabiya.

The presidents of universities and higher institutes considered in their speeches that the Union is a necessity for the private higher education sector, which needs to strengthen its relationship with the state and various institutions of society

The statement pointed out that the private education sector contributes to the building of modern civil society and reduces the burden of the costs of this sector on the state. The words stressed that the Union has a role in the development of a law of higher education, which contributes to raising the level of the private sector in higher education

At the end of the forum, a statement was read by the vice president Adel Madi, where the statement referred to the role of the Union in reducing the burden of education on the state and contribute to the building of the human. In the statement, the Federation expresses its thanks to the Ministry and the Department of Higher Education Special efforts exerted to streamline the educational process

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