Common Drugs of Abuse1

Drugs Prescription Brands or Street Names

Psychological Dependence

Physical Dependence Tolerance Possible Effects Overdose Effects Withdrawal Syndrome
Stimulants
Amphetamines Benzedrine, Dexedrine, Uppers, Speed, Bennies High Possible Yes Increased alertness, excitation, euphoria, dilated pupils, increased pulse rate and blood pressure, insomnia, appetite loss. Agitations, increase in body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions, possible death. Apathy, long periods of sleep, irritability, depression, disorientation.
Cocaine Snow, Coke
Nicotine Tobacco products
Caffeine Coffee, Cola, Tea, Chocolate
Depressants
Barbituates Phenobarbital, Seconal High High Yes Slurred speech, disorientation, drunken behavior. Shallow respiration, clammy skin,dilated pupils, weak, rapid pulse, coma, possible death. Anxiety, insomnia, tremors, delirium, convulsions, possible death.

Sedatives
Hypnotics

Quaalude, Soper High High Yes
Tranquilizers Librium, Valium, Equanil, Miltown Moderate Moderate Yes
Alcohol Beer, Wine, Spirits High High Yes
Narcotics
Opium Paragoric (O) High High Yes Euphoria, drowsiness, respiratory depression, constricted pupils, nausea. Slow, shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, possible death. Watery eyes, runny nose, yawning, loss of appetite, sweating, cramps, nausea, irritability.
Morphine (M), Hard Stuff High High Yes
Codeine School Boy Moderate Moderate Yes
Heroin H, Horse, Smack, Junk High High Yes
Hallucinogens
Marijuana (Hashish) Pot, Grass, Joint, Weed Possible No Yes Illusions and hallucinations, poor perception of time and distance, possible death. Longer, more intense "trip" episodes, psychosis.  
LSD Acid, Microdot Possible No Yes
PCP Hog, Angel Dust Possible No Yes
Psilocybin (Mushrooms) Magic Mushrooms, Shrooms Possible No Possible
1DEA, Drugs of Abuse, 1996