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The Role of Intoxicants in Perioperative Care: A Focus on Methamphetamine, GHB, and Cannabis

Dr Carol-Anne Gore1†, Dr Faye Anne Gordon2,
Dr Tebogo Benedict Monchwe3

1Anaesthetic Registrar Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, South Africa
2Medical Officer Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, South Africa
3Anaesthetic Consultant Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, South Africa

Edited by: Dr Alex Konstantatos

†Corresponding author email: carolannegore@gmail.com

Published November 4, 2025

Abstract

This tutorial explores the role of methamphetamines, GHB and Cannabis on perioperative care and explores the pharmacology as well as the pertinent effects and interactions each of these agents has on patients perioperatively both in acute intoxication and chronic use.

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