MOST COMMONLY USED DRUGS
Alcohol
Street name: Booze, bottle, drink, firewater, hooch
How it is taken: drinking
Paraphernalia: Beer caps, empty alcohol bottles, cups that smell like alcohol
How it affect the body: Change mood and behavior, make it harder to think clearly and move with coordination. Along with other effects: happiness and euphoria, decreased anxiety, increased sociability, sedation, impairment of cognitive, memory, motor and sensory function and generalized depression of central nervous system function
Psychoactive drug that is the active ingredient in drinks such as beer, wine, and distilled spirits. It is one of the oldest and most common recreational substances, causing the characteristic effects of alcohol intoxication. Alcohol has a variety of short-term and long-term adverse effects.
Nicotine
Street name: E-cigs, e-hookahs mods vape pens, vapes, tank systems, Jules, Juuling
How it is taken: primarily smoked, but also snorting, chewing, inhaling
Paraphernalia: cigarette papers or wrappers,, pipes, holders of smoking materials of all types, cigarette rolling machines
How it affect the body: cause decreased appetite, heightened mood, increased heart rate and blood pressure, nausea, diarrhea, better memory and increased alertness
Dangerous and highly addictive chemical. It can cause an increase in blood pressure, heart rate flow of blood to the heart and narrowing of the arteries (vessels that carry blood). Nicotine may also contribute to the hardening of the arterial walls which in turn, may lead to a heart attach.
Marijuana
Street name: Aunt Mary, BC Bud, Chronic, Dope, Gangster, Ganja, Grass, Hash Herb, Joint, Mary Jane, Mota, Pot, Reefer, Sinsemila, Skunk, Smoke, Weed, Yerba
How it is taken: smoked as cigarette or in pipe or bong; Smoked in blunts (cigar emptied of tobacco and filled with marijuana, and sometimes mixed with additional drugs); Mixed with food (edibles); Brewed as tea
Paraphernalia: Bong; Pipe Roach clip; Rolling papers
How it affect the body: relaxation, disinhibition, increased appetite, sedation, increased sociability; Effects memory and learning; – Difficulty in thinking and problem-solving; Hallucinations; Impaired judgment, reduced coordination; Distorted perception; Decreased blood pressure, increased heart rate, dizziness, nausea, tachycardia; Confusion, anxiety, paranoia, drowsiness; Respiratory ailments
Mind-altering psychoactive drug. Dry, shredded, green/brown mix of flowers, stems, seeds and leaves from the cannabis sativa plant THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main ingredient that produces the psychoactive effect. Addictive
Spice/ K2, Synthetic Marijuana
Street name: Bliss, Black Mamba, Blaze, Bombay Blue, Fake Weed, Legal Weed, Genie, Zohai, Red X, Down Schooby Skunk, Snax
How it is taken: smoked using “joins”, pipes, E-cigarettes; as a tea
Paraphernalia: Bong; E-cigarettes; Pipe Roach clip; Rolling papers
How it affects the body: paranoia, anxiety, panic attacks, hallucinations, and giddiness; Addictive; Increase in heart rate and blood pressure; Convulsions, organ damage, or death
A synthetic version of tmetrahydrocannobinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, K2/Spice is a mixture of plant material sprayed with synthetic psychoactive chemicals.Often looks like potpourri and typically labeled “not for human consumption”. Dangerous to purchase from the internet because its origins and chemical amounts are unknown. The ingredients and strength of products containing synthetic cannabinoids are almost impossible for the user to know
DXM (Dextromethorphan)
Street name: CCC, DXM, Poor Man’s PCP, Robo, Skittles, Triple C
How it is taken: DXM is taken by drinking cough syrup or swallowing tablets, capsules, or powder. Extensive “how to” abuse information on various web sites. Preferred by teenagers and younger for its easy accessibility. Tablets are easy to conceal and students will take them in school.
How it affect the body: increase in perceptual awareness, altered time perception; Hallucinations, confusion; Addictive; Loss of coordination, slurred speech, sweating, lethargy; High doses of DXM with alcohol or other drugs, including antidepressants, can cause death.
Cough suppressor found in many over-the-counter medications, such as cough syrup, tablets, capsules, or powder. Popular over-the-counter brands: Robitussin, Coricidin HBP
Ecstasy or MDMA (also known as Molly)
Street name: Adam, Beans, Biscuit, Clarity, Disco Biscuit, E, Eve, Go, Hug Drug, Lover’s Speed, MDMA, Peace, STP, X, XTC
How it is taken: swallowing gel capsules (Molly), pills, tablets; Powder, Crystal, liquid; Crushed or snorted; Occasionally smoked
Paraphernalia: glow sticks; pacifier
How it affect the body: increased motor activity, alertness, heart rate, blood pressure; Muscle tension, tremors, teeth clenching, nausea, sweating; Euphoria, empathy, reduced inhibition; Chills, blurred vision; Confusion, anxiety depression, paranoia, severe dehydration; Sharp increase in body temperature (hyperthermia), which can lead to liver, kidney and cardiovascular failure and death
Known as party drug, ecstasy comes in pill or powder form; pill has a variety of logos and colors
Psilocybin
Street name: magic mushrooms, Schrooms, Mushrooms
How it is taken: ingested orally; brewed as tea; added to foods to mask bitter flavor
How it affects the body: hallucinations; large amounts can cause panic attacks and psychosis; nausea and vomiting; ,muscle weakness, lack of coordination; overdose may result in psychosis or death
Hallucinogenic chemical obtained from certain types of fresh and dried mushrooms. Has slender stems topped by caps with dark gills on the underside
Oxycodone
Street name: Hillbilly Heroin, Kicker, OC, Ox, Roxy, Perc, Oxy
How it is taken: pills and tablets chewed or swallowed; Inhaling vapors by heating tablet on foil; Crushed and sniffed or dissolved in water and injected
Paraphernalia: needle, pipe
How it affect the body: feelings of relaxation, euphoria, pain relief; Addictive; Chronic use of oxycodone with acetaminophen may cause severe liver damage; Overdose may lead to coma and possible death
Semi-synthetic opioid drug prescribed for pain as Tylox, Percodan, OxyContin. Derived from the puppy plant, has high potential for abuse
Amphetamines
Street name: Bennies, Black Beauties, Crank, Ice, Speed, Uppers
How it is taken: orally or injected. “Ice” or crystallize methamphetamine hydrochloride is smoked.
Paraphernalia: needle, pipe
How it affect the body: similar to cocaine, but slower onset and longer duration; – Increased body temperature, blood pressure and pulse rates, insomnia, loss of appetite, physical exhaustion; – Chronic abuse produces a psychosis that resembles schizophrenia: paranoia, hallucinations, violent and erratic behaviour; – Overdose can be fatal
Prescription stimulants used to treat Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD). Used as a study aid, to stay awake, and to suppress appetites. Prescribed as Adderall, Concerta, Dexedrine, Focalin, Metadate, Methylin, Ritalin
Benzodiazephines
Street name: Benzos, Downers, Nerve Pills, Tranks
How it is taken: orally or crushed and snorted
How it affect the body: calming, euphoria; Vivid or disturbing dreams; – Amnesia, hostility, irritability; Overdose may be fatal. Signs: shallow respiration, clammy skin, dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma
Depressants that produce sedation, induce sleep, relieve anxiety and prevent seizures. Available in prescription pills, syrup and injestable preparation. Prescribed as Valium, Xanax, Restoril, Ativan, Klonopin
GHB – Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid
Street name: G, Georgia Home Boy,Goop, Grievous Bodily Har, Liquid X, Scoop, Liquid Ecstasy
How it is taken: usually a liquid, mixed in a beverage White powder normally dissolved in a liquid
How it affect the body: hallucinations; Euphoria, drowsiness, decreased anxiety, excited and aggressive behaviour; Overdose symptoms: unconsciousness, seizures, slowed heart rate, greatly slowed breathing, lower body temperature, vomiting, nausea, coma, death; Addictive. Withdrawal symptoms: insomnia, anxiety, tremors, increased heart rate and blood pressure, psychotic thoughts.
Prescribed as Xyrem, as medication to treat narcolepsy, it is also known as the “date rape drug”. It comes in a liquid or as a white powder that is dissolved in water, juice, or alcohol. In liquid form, GHB is clear and colorless and slightly salty in taste.
Fentanyl
Street name: Apace, China Girl, China Town China White, Dance Fever, Coodfellas, Great Bear, He-Man, Poison and Tango & Cash
How it is taken: injected or inhaled like heroin
Paraphernalia: needle
How it affect the body: intense, short-term high; Temporary feelings of euphoria; Slow respiration and reduced blood pressure; Nausea; Fainting; – Seizure; – Death
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 80-100 times stronger than morphine. Pharmaceutical fentanyl was developed for pain management treatment of cancer patients, applied in a patch on the skin. Because of its powerful opioid properties,, Fentanyl is also diverted for abuse. Fentanyl is added to heroin to increase its potency, or be disguised as highly potent heroin. Many users believe that they are purchasing heroin and actually don’t know that they are purchasing fentanyl – which often results in overdose deaths. Clandestinely-produced fentanyl is primarily manufactured in Mexico.
Cocaine
Street name: Coca, Coke, Crack, Crank, Flake, Rock, Snow, Soda Cot
How it is taken: snorted; dissolved in water and injected; Clack cocaine is smoked; Cocaine users usually binge on the drug until they are exhausted or run out of cocaine
Paraphernalia: needle; pipe; small spoon; straw or tube
How it affect the body: smoking or injection creates an intense euphoric “rush”; Tolerance builds quickly, easy to overdose; Cardiac arrhythmias; Increased blood pressure and heart rate; Restlessness, irritability, anxiety, paranoia; Insomnia, loss of appetite; Stroke or death; Sudden cardiac arrest; Convulsion; The crash that follows a high is mental and physical exhaustion, sleep, and depression lasting several days. Following the crash, users crave cocaine again
White, crystalline powder derived from coca leaves. Cocaine base (crack) looks like small, irregularly shaped white rocks
Heroine
Street name: Big H, Black Tar, Chiva, Hell Dust, Horse, Negra, Smack, Thunder
How it is taken: injected; smoked or sniffed/ snorted.High purity heroin is usually snorted or smoked
Paraphernalia: needle; pipe; small spoon; straw or tube
How it impact the body: highly addictive; Initial surge of euphoria or “rush”, followed by a twilight state of sleep and wakefulness; Physical symptoms of use include: drowsiness, respiratory depression, constricted pupils, nausea, a warm flushing of the skin, dry mouth and heavy extremities; Overdose symptoms: slow and shallow breathing, blue lips and fingernails, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, and possible death
An opiate(narcotic) drug procesed from morphine and extracted from certain poppy plants. Heroin comes in a white or brownish powder, or a black sticky substance known as “black tar heroin”. Often “cut” with other drugs or substances such as sugar or powdered milk. User is unaware how much actual heroin is beng used, creating likelihood of overdose.
Methamphetamine
Street name: Meth, Speed, Ice, Shards, Bikers Coffee, Stove Top, Tweak, Yaba, Trash,Chalk, Crystal, Crank, Shabu
How it is taken: powder, pill; smoked, snorted, injected; ti intensify the effects, users may take higher doses of the drug, take it ore frequently, or change their method of intake
Paraphernalia: needle, pipe
How it impact the body: highly addictive; Agitation, increased heart rate and blood pressure; Increased respiration and body temperature; Anxiety, paranoia; High doses can cause convulsions, cardiovascular collapse, stroke or death
Stimulant that speeds up body’s system that comes as pill or powder. Available in prescripton as Desoxyn to treat obesity and ADHD. Crystal meth resembles glass fragments and is an illegally altered version of the prescription drug that is cooked with over-the-counter drugs in meth labs.
Morphine
Street name: Dreamer, Emsel, First Line, God’s Drug, Hows, MS, Mister Blue, Morpho, Unkie
How it is taken: injected; oral solution; tablets, capsules, suppositories
Paraphernalia: needle
How it affect the body: euphoria and relief of pain; Addictive; Overdose signs: cold and clammy skin, sleepiness, lowered blood pressure and slow pulse rate, coma and possible death
Non-synthetic narcotic (opioid) made from opium, prescribed as Kadian, MS-Contin, Oramorph SR, MSIR, RMS, Roxanol. Very effective for pain relief, high potential for abuse