General
Recreational Drug Terminology
1-(1-phencyclohexyl) piperidine - Chemical name of the substance more commonly known by the acronym PCP. For more information see this.
5-hydroxy-DMT - also called bufotenine, 5-hydroxy-DMT is a hallucinogenic tryptamine. It is found in many plants and was originally isolated from the secretions of bufotoxin produced by toads, especially Bufo alvarius. The chemical structure of 5-hydroxy-DMT is very similar to psilocin found in most types of magic mushrooms.
5-MeO-DMT - A naturally occurring tryptamine found in many plants and some animals. Effects are similar to DMT but 5-MeO-DMT is taken in lower doses and does not produce as intense visuals as DMT does. Like DMT, 5-MeO-DMT must be combined with MAOI's to become active orally. 5-MeO-DMT can also be smoked or injected.
7-hydroxymitragynine - One of the main active chemicals produced by the kratom plant (botanical name Mitragyna speciosa). 7-hydroxymitragynine is effective as a pain reliever. For more information about kratom see this.
Acetylcholine - The first neurotransmitter to be identified. Thought to be involved in learning and memory. People with Alzheimer's disease have low levels of acetylcholine in their brains. It is a chemical transmitter in both the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) in many organisms including humans.
Acid - Common name of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide. Other common names are LSD and LSD-25. For more information see this.
Acidhead - A person that uses too much LSD.
Acorus calamus - Botanical name of the plant more commonly known as sweet flag or calamus. It is said to have a stimulating or sedating effect at low doses and psychoactive effects at higher doses. For more information see this.
Acronym - Abbreviations that are made by using the first letter(s) of words. Example PCP is an acronym for the chemical name of the drug PhenCyclohexyl Piperidine.
Adrenaline - A stimulant produced by the human body. Similar in chemical structure to amphetamines. Also called epinephrine.
Advent - The arrival, coming, or discovery of something, especially something extremely important.
aka - Acronym for 'also known as'.
Albert Hofmann - The man who first synthesized (1938) and used (1943) LSD. He was also involved in research related to other important mind expanding substances including LSA, psilocybin, and salvia.
Aldous Huxley - Author and intellectual born in England July 26, 1894. In his later years he was influenced by mescaline and mysticism. He died November 22, 1963 (same as JFK) taking 100 micrograms of LSD (a fairly large dose) just prior to his death. His drug experiences are described in the essays contained in the books the doors of perception and heaven and hell.
Alimentary Canal - The system of organs within humans (and other animals) that consumes food, digests it, and expels the remaining waste.
Alternative Medicine - Medical practices used instead of conventional treatments.
Amanita - A genus of mushroom. The Amanita genus contains both edible and poisonous species of mushrooms, and about 600 different species of Amanita have been identified. The Amanita genus is the most toxic of all known mushroom genera. They are thought to be involved in over 90% of human deaths that result from eating poison mushrooms.
Amanita muscaria - Botanical name of the psychoactive mushroom commonly known as the fly agaric. For more information see this.
Amanita phalloides - Poisonous type of mushroom that is thought to be involved in over 40% of human deaths that result from eating poison mushrooms. More commonly known as the death cap, or deadly white cap.
Amine - An organic compound that has nitrogen as the key atom.
Amphetamine - A stimulant drug in the amphetamine family. It is the least potent member of the amphetamine family. It has been sold by drug companies under the brand name Benzedrine. For more information see this.
Amphetamines - A family of stimulant drugs that can produce euphoria, enhance wakefulness, increase physical activity, decrease appetite, increase respiration, feelings of power, strength, self-assertion, and enhanced motivation. The euphoric effects of amphetamines are similar to, but longer lasting than, those of cocaine. For more information see this.
Anadenanthera colubrina - A species of tree. The hallucinogenic snuff called cebil is made from the seeds of Anadenanthera colubrina. For more information see this.
Anadenanthera peregrina - A species of tree. The hallucinogenic snuff called yopo is made from the seeds of Anadenanthera peregrina. For more information see this.
Analgesic - Drugs used to relieve pain by altering perception of pain without anesthesia or loss of consciousness.
Anesthesia - Drugs used to relieve pain by causing lack of feeling or awareness. A local anesthetic causes reduced feeling in a specific part of the body without loss of consciousness. A general anesthetic causes unconsciousness.
Anesthetic - See anesthesia.
Angel Dust - A street name for PCP (Phencyclidine). Angel Dust was originally used to describe a combination of heroin and cocaine. For more information see this.
Angel's Trumpet - Common name of both the Brugmansia genus of plants, and the Datura genus of plants. Species of both genera contain the same major active ingredient called scopolamine (but hyoscyamine and atropine are also present). The Brugmansia genus differs from Datura in being perennial, woody, and in having non-erect flowers. Datura species are herbaceous and have erect flowers.
Angu - A small tribe of people known for their murderous raids on other nearby villages. They live in remote mountainous country in the Gulf of Papua (New Guinea). They call themselves the Angu, neighboring tribes refer to them as Kukukuku.
Annual Plant - A plant that usually germinates, flowers and dies in one year. A real annual plant will only live longer than a year if they are prevented from setting seed.
Antibacterial - A substance that reduces or stops the growth of bacteria.
Anticholinergic - A substance that inhibits the transmission of parasympathetic nerve impulses and reduce spasms of smooth muscle (as in the bladder).
Anticonvulsive - A class of medication taken to reduce or alleviate convulsions.
Antidepressant - A class of medication taken to reduce or alleviate clinical depression.
Antispasmodic - A substance that reduces muscular and nervous spasms or convulsions.
Anxiolytic - Any substance taken to reduce anxiety.
Aphrodisiac - A substance that acts on the mind and allows the arousal of sexual desire. The word aphrodisiac is derived from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of sensuality.
Apigenine - One of the main psychoactive chemicals in passion flower (Passiflora incarnata). For more information see this.
Araceae - Botanical name of a family of plants Family of plants in the Alismatales order.
Arcane - Information that is known or understood by a limited number of people.
Arecaine And Arecoline - Primary active ingredients in betel nuts. They produce mild CNS stimulation and intoxication. They also have an appetite suppressing effect. For more information see this.
Areca catechu - Botanical name of the plant more commonly known as the betel palm or betel nut tree. It is a species of palm tree that grows in parts of the tropical Pacific, Asia, and Africa. It can grow to a height of about 65 feet. Seeds of the Areca catechu are known as betel nuts. For more information see this.
Argyreia nervosa - Botanical name of the plant more commonly known as hawaiian baby woodrose. Seeds from the plant contain a chemical (called LSA) that is very similar in chemical structure and effect to LSD. For more information see this.
Aroid - Common name for members of the Araceae family of plants.
Artemisia absinthium - Botanical name of the plant more commonly known as wormwood. For more information see this.
Artemisia vulgaris - Botanical name of the plant more commonly known as mugwort. Also called common wormwood, the plant should not be confused with its close relative Artemisia absinthium (true wormwood).
Arum - A genus of about 25 species of flowering plants in the Araceae family.
Asteraceae - Botanical name of a family of plants more commonly known as the daisy or sunflower family.
Asterales - Botanical name of an order of plants that includes the Asteraceae family.
Astringent - A substance that draws together or constricts body tissues and reduces or stops the flow of blood or other secretions.
Athetosis - Writhing, jerky, or flailing movements (usually of the hands and feet).
Autonomic Nervous System - The part of the nervous system of humans (and other vertebrates) that regulates involuntary action. This includes glands, heart, and intestines. The autonomic nervous system is divided into the parasympathetic nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system.
Axil - The upper angle between the part of a plant where the leaf joins with the stem.
Avicenna - Arabic physician, philosopher, scientist. Among other things, he introduced opium to Islamic medicine. Born about 908 AD, died about 1036 AD.
Avoirdupois Ounce - The term avoirdupois ounce differentiates an ounce used as a measure of mass from an ounce used as a measure of volume (called a fluid ounce). An avoirdupois ounce is equal to about 28.35 grams (or 437.5 grains).
Avoirdupois System - A system of weights based on a pound weighing 16 ounces (453.59237 grams).
Ayahuasca - A sacred hallucinogenic drink that has been consumed for thousands of years by people living in South America. The brew is consumed for divination, medicinal, religious, and other shamanic purposes. For more information see this.
Ayahuasca Analogs - Non-traditional ayahuasca or ayahuasca that has been prepared without traditional ingredients like Banisteriopsis caapi, Diplopterys cabrerana, or Psychotria viridis. Also spelled ayahuasca analogues. For more information see this.
Ayahuasca Vine - Common name of the plant know by the botanical name Banisteriopsis caapi. The plant contains harmala alkaloids and has been used for thousands of years in the traditional preparation of ayahuasca. It is said to be used in the preparation of ayahuasca because it contains an intelligence that can (among other things) reveal the path to follow when one is having emotional or psychological problems. For more information see this.
Ayahuasquero - Person who is skilled in the preparation and use of ayahuasca.
Ayurvedic Medicine - A form of traditional medicine that developed on the Indian subcontinent. Ayurvedic Medicine deals with healthy living and therapeutic measures that relate to physical, mental, social, and spiritual harmony. Also referred to as Ayurveda.
copyright © www.a1b2c3.com/drugs/
Books 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.
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
Drug Related Drug Books More Drug Articles