Drug Name/ Class

Commercial and/or
Street Names

How
Taken

Intoxication
Effects

Adverse Health Consequences

Marijuana Cannabinoid

Dope, pot, joints, grass, reefer, weed, etc.

Smoked, swallowed

Euphoria, slowed thinking and reaction time, confusion, impaired balance and coordination

Cough, frequent respiratory infections; impaired memory and learning; increased heart rate, anxiety; panic attacks

Cocaine
Stimulant

Blow, bump, candy, charlie, coke, crack, rock, snow, toot

Snorted, smoked, injected

Increased heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, metabolism; feelings of exhilaration, energy, increased mental alertness

Rapid or irregular heart beat; reduced appetite, weight loss, heart failure, nervousness, insomnia, chest pain, respiratory failure, nausea, abdominal pain, strokes, seizures, headaches, malnutrition, panic attacks

Amphetamines Stimulant

Biphetamine, Dexedrine; bennies, black beauties, crosses, hearts, speed, truck drivers, uppers

Swallowed, smoked, injected, snorted

Increased heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism; feelings of exhilaration, energy, increased mental alertness, rapid breathing

Rapid or irregular heart beat; reduced appetite, weight loss, heart failure, nervousness, insomnia, tremor, loss of coordination; irritability, anxiousness, restless-ness, delirium, panic, paranoia, impulsive behavior, aggressive-ness, psychosis

Methampheta-mine
Stimulant

Desoxyn; chalk, crank, crystal, fire, glass, go fast, ice, meth, speed

Snorted, swallowed, smoked, injected

Increased heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism; feelings of exhilaration, energy, increased mental alertness; aggression, violence, psychotic behavior

Rapid or irregular heart beat; reduced appetite, weight loss, heart failure, nervousness, insomnia; memory loss, cardiac and neurological damage; impaired memory and learning

MDMA
Stimulant

Adam, clarity, ecstasy, Eve, lover's speed, peace, STP, X, XTC

Swallowed

Increased heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism; feelings of exhilaration, energy, increased mental alertness; mild hallucinogenic effects, increased tactile sensitivity, empathic feelings

Rapid or irregular heart beat; reduced appetite, weight loss, heart failure, nervousness, insomnia; impaired memory and learning, hyperthermia, cardiac toxicity, renal failure, liver toxicity

Barbiturates
Depressant

Amytal, Nembutal, Seconal, Phenobarbital; barbs, reds, red birds, phennies, tooies, yellows, yellow jackets

Swallowed, injected

Reduced anxiety; feeling of well-being; lowered inhibitions; slowed pulse and breathing; lowered blood pressure; poor concentration, sedation, drowsiness

Fatigue; confusion; impaired coordination, memory, judgment; depression, unusual excitement, fever, irritability, slurred speech, dizziness, life-threatening withdrawal;
respiratory depression and arrest, death

Drug Name/ Class
 

Intoxication
Effects

Adverse Health Consequences

Benzodiazepines
Depressant

Ativan, Halcion, Librium, Valium, Xanax; candy, downers, sleeping pills, tranks

Swallowed, injected

Reduced anxiety; feeling of well-being; lowered inhibitions; slowed pulse and breathing; lowered blood pressure; poor concentration, sedation, drowsiness

Fatigue; confusion; impaired coordination, memory, judgment; sedation, drowsiness; dizziness; respiratory depression and arrest, death

Heroin
Narcotic (Opioid)

Diacetyl-morphine; brown sugar, dope, H, horse, junk, skag, skunk, smack, white horse

Injected, snorted, smoked

Pain relief, euphoria, drowsiness, unsteady gait

Nausea, constipation, confusion, sedation, respiratory depression and arrest, tolerance, unconsciousness, coma, death

LSD
Hallucinogen

Lysergic acid diethylamide; acid, blotter, boomers, cubes, microdot, yellow sunshine

Swallowed, absorbed through mouth tissues

Altered states of perception and feeling; nausea; increased body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure; loss of appetite, sleeplessness, numbness, weakness, tremors; persistent mental disorders

Persisting perception disorder (flashbacks)

PCP
Dissociative anesthetics

Phencyclidine; angel dust, boat, hog, love boat, peace pill

Smoked, swallowed, injected

Increased heart rate and blood pressure, impaired motor function, possible decrease in blood pressure and heart rate; panic, aggression, violence

Memory loss; numbness; nausea/vomiting; loss of appetite, depression

Inhalants

Solvents (paint thinners, gasoline, glues), gases (butane, propane, aerosol propellants, nitrous oxide), nitrites (isoamyl, isobutyl, cyclohexyl); laughing gas, poppers, snappers, whippets

Inhaled through nose or mouth

Stimulation, loss of inhibition; headache; nausea or vomiting; slurred speech, loss of motor coordination; wheezing

Unconsciousness, cramps, weight loss, muscle weakness, depression, memory impairment, damage to cardiovascular and nervous systems, sudden death

Anabolic steroids

Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin,
Depo-Testosterone, Equipoise; roids, juice

Injected, swallowed, applied to skin

No intoxication effects

Hypertension, blood clotting and cholesterol changes, liver cysts and cancer, kidney cancer, hostility and aggression, acne; in adolescents, premature stoppage of growth; in males, prostate cancer, reduced sperm production, shrunken testicles, breast enlargement; in females, menstrual irregularities, development of beard and other masculine characteristics