Drugs

Schedules

Names

Medical

Tolerance

Time

Method

Effects

OD

W/D S

Heroin

Substance I

Diamorphine, Horse, Smack, Black tar, Chiva, Negra (black tar)

None in the U.S., Analgesic, Antitussive

High

3-4

Injected, snorted, smoked

Euphoria, drowsiness, respiratory, depression, constricted pupils, nausea

Slow and shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, possible death

Watery eyes, runny nose, yawning, loss of appetite, irritability, tremors, panic, cramps, nausea, chills and sweating

High

Yes

Morphine

Substance II

MS-Contin, Roxanol, Oramorph SR, MSIR

Analgesic

High

3-12

Oral, injected

High

Yes

Hydro-
codone

Substance II, Product III

Hydrocodone, w/Acetaminophen, Vicodin, Vicoprofen, Tussionex, Lortab

Analgesic

High

3-6

Oral

High

Yes

Dilaudid

Analgesic

High

3-4

Oral, injected

High

Yes

Oxycodone

Substance II

Roxicet, Oxycodone, w/Acetominophen, OxyContin, Endocet, Percocet, Percodan

Analgesic

High

3-12

Oral, injected

High

Yes

Codeine

Substance II, Products III, V

Acetominophen, Guaifenesin or Promethazine w/Codeine, Fiorinal, Fiorcet, or Tylenol w/Codeine

Analgesic, Antitussive

Moderate

3-4

Oral, injected

Moderate

Yes

Other Narcotics

Substance II, III, IV

Fentanyl, Demerol, Methadone, Darvon, Stadol, Talwin, Paregoric, Buprenex

Analgesic, Antidiarrheal, Antitussive

High-Low

Variable

Oral, injected, snorted, smoked

High-Low

Yes

gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid

Sub I, Product III

GHB, Liquid Ecstasy, Liquid X, Sodium Oxybate, Xyrem©

None in the U.S., Anesthetic

Moderate

3-6

Oral

Slurred speech, dis-
orientation, drunken behavior without odor of alcohol, impaired memory of events, interacts with alcohol

Shallow respiration, clammy skin, dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma, possible death

Anxiety, insomnia, tremors, delirium, convulsions, possible death

Moderate

Yes

Benzo-
diazepines

Substance IV

Valium, Xanax, Halcion, Ativan, Restoril, Rohypnol (Roofies, R-2) Klonopin

Antianxiety, Sedative, Anti-
convulsant, Hypnotic, Muscle Relaxant

Moderate

1-8

Oral, injected

Moderate

Yes

Other Depressants

Substance I, II, III, IV

Ambien, Sonata, Meprobmate, Chloral Hydrate, Barbiturates, Methaqualone (Quaalude)

Antianxiety, Sedative, Hypnotic

Moderate

2-6

Oral

Moderate

Cocaine

Substance II

Coke, Flake, Snow, Crack, Coca, Blanca, Perico, Nieve, Soda

Local Anesthetic

Possible

1-2

Snorted, smoked, injected

Increased alertness, excitation, euphoria, increased pulse rate & blood pressure, insomnia, loss of appetite

Agitation, increased body tem-
perature, hallu-
cinations, convulsions, possible death

Apathy, long periods of sleep, irritability, depression, dis-
orientation

High

Yes

Amphetamine/
Meth-
amphetamine

Sub II

Crank, Ice, Crystal, Krystal Meth, Speed, Adderall, Dexedrine, Desoxyn

Attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, weight control

Possible

2-4

Oral, injected, smoked, snorted

High

Yes

Methyl-
phenidate

Substance II

Ritalin, Concerta, Focalin, Metadate

Attention deficit/
hyperactivity disorder

Possible

2-4

Oral, injected, smoked, snorted

High

Yes

Other Stimulants

Substance III, IV

Adipex P, Ionamin, Prelu-2, Didrex, Provigil

Appetite suppression, Narcolepsy

Possible

2-4

Oral, injected

Moderate

Yes

MDMA and Analogs

Substance I

(Ecstasy, XTC, Adam), MDA (Love Drug), MDEA (Eve), MBDB, DOM, DOB

None

None

4-6

Oral, snorted, smoked

Heightened senses, teeth grinding and dehydration

Increased body tem-
perature, electrolyte imbalance, cardiac arrest

Moderate

Yes

LSD

Substance II

Acid, Microdot, Sunshine, Boomers

None

None

8-12

Oral

Illusions and hallu-
cinations, altered perception of time and distance

Unknown

(LSD) Longer, more intense "trip episodes"

None

Yes

Phencyclidine and Analogs

Substance I, II, III

PCP, Angel Dust, Hog, Loveboat, Ketamine (Special K), PCE, PCPy, TCP

Anesthetic (Ketamine)

Possible

1-12

Smoked, oral, injected, snorted

High

Yes

Unable to direct movement, to feel pain, or remember

Drug seeking behavior *Not regulated

Other Hallucinogens

Substance I

Psilocybe mushrooms, Mescaline, Peyote Cactus, Ayahausca, DMT, Fory, AMT

None

None

4-8

Oral

None

Possible

Marijuana

Substance I

Pot, Grass, Sinsemilla, Blunts, Mota, Yerba, Grifa

None

Unknown

2-4

Smoked, oral

Euphoria, relaxed inhibitions, increased appetite, dis-
orientation

Fatigue, paranoia, possible psychosis

Occasional reports of insomnia, hyper-
activity, decreased appetite

Moderate

Yes

Tetrahydro-
cannabinol

Substance I, Product III

THC, Marinol

Anti-
nauseant, Appetite stimulant

Yes

2-4

Smoked, oral

Moderate

Yes

Hashish and Hashish Oil

Substance I

Hash, Hash Oil

None

Unknown

2-4

Smoked, oral

Moderate

Yes

Testosterone

Substance III

Depo Testosterone, Sustanon, Sten, Cypt

Hypo-
gonadism

Unknown

14-28 days

Injected

Virilization, edema, testicular atrophy, gyne-
comastia, acne, aggressive behavior

Unknown

Possible depression

Unknown

Unknown

Other Anabolic Steroids

Substance III

Parabolan, Winstrol, Equipose, Anadrol, Dianabol, Primabolin-Depo, D-Ball

Anemia, Breast cancer

Unknown

Variable

Oral, injected

Yes

Unknown

Amyl and Butyl Nitrates

 

Pearls, Poppers, Rush, Locker Room

Angina (Amyl)

Unknown

1

Inhaled

Flushing, hypo-
tension, headache

Meth-
emoglo-
binemia

Agitation

Unknown

No

Nitrous Oxide

 

Laughing gas, balloons, Whippets

Anesthetic

Unknown

0.5

Inhaled

Impaired memory, slurred speech, drunken behavior, slow onset vitamin deficiency, organ damage

Vomiting, respiratory depression, loss of con-
sciousness, possible death

Trembling, anxiety, insomnia, vitamin deficiency, confusion, hallu-
cinations, convulsions

Low

No

Other Inhalants

 

Adhesives, spray paint, hair spray, dry cleaning fluid, spot remover, lighter fluid

None

Unknown

0.5-2

Inhaled

High

No

Beer, wine, liquor

None

High

1-3

Oral

High

Yes