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- A number of drugs, from crack cocaine to prescription opioids, have street names. Using these code words allows individuals, including teens, to hide drug use from parents, teachers and police officers. People who use street names for drugs can discreetly talk about substance use without having to worry about legal consequences.
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This compendium of drug slang terms has been alphabetically ordered, and identifies drugs and drug categories in English and foreign language derivations.
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Drug street names can be common or completely obscure. Many battling with addiction will refer to drugs by specific slang terms. Find a complete list here.
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazepines
- Ecstasy
- GHB
- Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs
- Heroin
- Inhalants
- Khat
- Klonopin
- Kratom
Barbiturates are a group of drugs that depress the central nervous system. Available in pills or tablets, these drugs can relieve anxiety and cause sleepiness. However, barbiturates can impair memory, judgement and coordination. Barbiturates can cause overdose and lead to addiction. Withdrawal symptoms, which occur after suddenly ceasing barbiturat...
Benzodiazepinesare a class of drugs used to treat anxiety and depression. But these substances can cause slurred speech, restlessness and hallucinations. Over time, benzodiazepine users can develop a physical or psychological dependence to the drugs. Benzodiazepines are classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule IV substance. T...
Ecstasy, also called MDMA, is a psychoactive drug that can produce intense euphoric effects. Popular among young people in party environments, the drug can increase body temperature and lead to numerous consequences, including confusion, anxiety and heart failure. Ecstasy users feel the effects of the drug about 20 to 40 minutes after consumption. ...
GHBis a depressant that treats narcolepsy, a sleep disorder that causes daytime drowsiness. The substance can reduce anxiety, but it can lead to aggressive behavior, slowed heart rate or coma. It is sometimes used as a date-rape drug. When used over an extended period of time, GHB can lead to increased tolerance and dependence. People who are depen...
Hallucinogens are a class of drugs that can cause distortions in reality. Dissociative drugs are a subclass of hallucinogens that can lead to intense trips and temporary psychosis. Hallucinogens include LSD and DMT, while dissociative drugs include ketamine and PCP. Use of hallucinogenic and dissociative drugsbegan for religious purposes. But over ...
Heroinis a highly addictive opioid that is illegal to possess in the United States. Made from natural substances in certain poppy plants, the drug is often sold as a white or brownish powder that can be mixed with other substances. Heroin use can cause collapsed veins from injection, slowed breathing and liver or kidney disease. Heroin is banned in...
Inhalantsinclude aerosols, solvents and gases found in home products such as glues, spray pains and cleaning fluids. Using these substances can result in dizziness, lightheadedness, choking, suffocation or death from asphyxiation. Dr. Kevin Wandler, chief medical officer for Advanced Recovery Systems, told DrugRehab.com that research on treating in...
Khat leaves can be chewed for euphoric purposes. In areas around the world, the substance is used to treat obesity and prevent hunger. However, its use can lead to dysphoria and sedation. Khat is banned in the United States, Switzerland, Sweden and France. While Khat use does not cause physical addiction, people who frequently use the drug can deve...
Klonopinis a benzodiazepine that can treat anxiety disorder and control certain types of seizures. Since 1975, the drug has been used to help treat people with epilepsy. Although rare, side effects of the drug include difficulty walking, memory problems and depression. Klonopin use can affect pregnancy. Using the drug during pregnancy may result in...
Derived from a tree indigenous to Thailand, kratom is a drug that can relieve pain and cause mood-lifting effects. The drug has been linked to insomnia, weight loss and anorexia. In October 2016, the Drug Enforcement Administration reversed its decisionto ban the substance in the United States. People have used kratom to ease opioid withdrawal symp...
- Adderall. Adderall is a prescription drug typically prescribed for people with an attention deficit disorder. The drug contains amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which are stimulants.
- Bath Salts. “Bath salts” itself is a slang term for a group of recreational designer drugs that contain synthetic cathinones. The name is derived from the instances in which the drug, a white powdery or granular substance, was disguised and sold as bath salts.
- Cocaine. Cocaine comes in the form of a white powder that people can snort, inject, or smoke. When taken, cocaine gives a short burst of energy that then fades very fast, leaving the user craving another dose.
- Cough Medicine. Cough medicine may seem innocuous, but it is also abused. Over-the-counter syrups contain a substance known as dextromethorphan, which gives a euphoric feeling.
Mar 26, 2024 · When referring to illicit substances, many people use slang terms to maintain secrecy and privacy. Most slang terms are derived from the name, shape, or color of the drug and sometimes how that drug makes you feel when it is abused.
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Jul 1, 2018 · This compendium of slang terms and code words is alphabetically ordered, with new additions presented in italic text, and identifies drugs and drug categories in English and foreign language derivations.
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Dec 28, 2021 · The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has compiled a list of more than 2,300 terms that mean something different in the drug culture—street terms that refer to specific drug types or drug activity. [1] Slang terms used for drugs can range from humorous to clever to serious warnings.
