GeneralCommonly Used Drugs [ Drug Index ] | Substance | Examples of Street Names | Medical Uses | Route of Administration | DEA Schedule | Period of Detection
(used one time) |
Stimulants
| | Amphetamine | Biphetamine, Dexedrine; Black Beauties, Crosses, Hearts | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obesity, narcolepsy | Injected, oral, smoked, sniffed | II | 1-2 days | | Cocaine | Coke, Crack, Flake, Rocks, Snow | Local anesthetic, vasoconstrictor | Injected, smoked, sniffed | II | 1-4 days | | Methamphetamine | Desoxyn; Crank, Crystal, Glass, Ice, Speed | ADHD, obesity, narcolepsy | Injected, oral, smoked, sniffed | II | 1-2 days | | Methylphenidate | Ritalin | ADHD, narcolepsy | Injected, oral | II | 1-2 days | | Nicotine | Cigars, Cigarettes, Snuff, Spit Tobacco, etc. | Treatment for nicotine dependence | Smoked, sniffed, oral, transdermal | Not Scheduled | 1-2 days |
Hallucinogens and Other Compounds
| | LSD | Acid, Microdot | Psychiatric Therapy | Oral | I | 8 hours | | Mescaline | Buttons, Cactus, Mesc, Peyote | Psychiatric Therapy | Oral | I | 2-3 days | | Phencyclidine & Analogs | PCP; Angel Dust, Boat, Hog, Love Boat | Anesthetic (veterinary) | Injected, oral, smoked | I, II | 2-8 days | | Psilocybin | Magic Mushroom, Purple Passion, Shrooms | Psychiatric Therapy | Oral | I | 8 hours | | Amphetamine variants | DOB, DOM, MDA, MDMA; Adam, Ecstasy, STP, XTC | Psychiatric Therapy | Oral | I | 1-2 days | | Marijuana | Blunt, Grass, Herb, Pot, Reefer, Sinsemilla, Smoke, Weed | Many (appetite stimulant, anti-nausea, others) | Oral, smoked | I | 1 day - 5 weeks | | Hashish | Hash | Same As Marijuana | Oral, smoked | I | 1 day - 5 weeks | | Tetrahydrocannabinol | Marinol, THC | Antiemetic | Oral, smoked | I, II | 1 day - 5 weeks | | Anabolic Steroids | Testosterone (T/E ratio), Stanazolol, Nandrolene | Hormone Replacement Therapy | Oral, injected | III | Oral: up to 3 weeks (for testosterone and others); Injected: up to 3 months (Nandrolene up to 9 months) |
Opioids and Morphine Derivatives
| | Codeine | Tylenol w/codeine, Robitussin A-C, Empirin w/codeine, Fiorinal w/codeine | Analgesic, antitussive | Injected, oral | II, III, IV | 1-2 days | | Heroin | Diacetylmorphine; Horse, Smack | None | Injected, smoked, sniffed | I | 1-2 days | | Methadone | Amidone, Dolophine, Methadose | Analgesic, treatment for opiate dependence | Injected, oral | II | 1 day - 1 week | | Morphine | Roxanol, Duramorph | Analgesic | Injected, oral, smoked | II, III | 1-2 days | | Opium | Laudanum, Paregoric; Dover's Powder | Analgesic, antidiarrheal | Oral, smoked | II, III, V | 1-2 days |
Depressants
| | Alcohol | Beer, Wine, Liquor | Antidote for methanol poisoning | Oral | Not Scheduled | 6-10 hours | | Barbiturates | Amytal, Nembutal, Seconal, Phenobarbital; Barbs | Anesthetic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative | Injected, oral | II, III, IV | 2-10 days | | Benzodiazepines | Activan, Halcion, Librium, Rohypnol, Valium; Roofies, Tranks, Xanax | Antianxiety, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative | Injected, oral | IV | 1-6 weeks | | Methaqualone | Quaalude, Ludes | None | Oral | I | 2 weeks |
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Books
Buzzed:
The Straight Facts About
the Most Used and Abused Drugs
from Alcohol to Ecstasy An account of various drugs and their effects on the body, brain, and emotions. Also includes info about the addictive potential of the drugs discussed. Includes alcohol, caffeine, ecstasy, hallucinogens, herbal drugs, inhalants, marijuana, nicotine, opiates, sedatives, steroids, stimulants, etc. Buzzed
From Chocolate to Morphine:
Everything You Need to Know
About Mind-Altering Drugs A well written book about the history of drugs and drug use with black and white illustrations throughout. About 3/4 of the book deals with the drugs themselves, the rest is a look at the relationship between people and drugs. In a way that neither condemns nor condones drug use, the authors describe the likely effects of each drug and discuss precautions and alternatives, allowing readers to make informed and intelligent choices. Covers a wide range of substances like stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, marijuana, solvents, PCP, ketamine, smart drugs, medical drugs, and more. From Chocolate to Morphine
Illegal Drugs:
A Complete Guide to Their
History, Chemistry, Use and Abuse Very good book about the history, sociology, legal and medical aspects of illegal (and some legal) drugs. Looks at all the popular illegal drugs like marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc. Also investigates legal drugs like caffeine, alcohol and tobacco. And covers more obscure drugs like betel nuts and kava kava. At about 500 (easy to understand) pages, the book contains a lot of text that might overwhelm the casual reader looking for basic info. This is more for someone with a serious interest in the subject or someone doing research. Illegal Drugs
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