Opioids
This opioid painkiller is often prescribed for severe pain and has led to a widespread addiction crisis.
What is OxyContin (Hillbilly heroin and kicker)?
This stimulant drug is commonly prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) but is often abused for its stimulating effects.
What is Adderall?
This hallucinogenic drug is commonly associated with altered perceptions of sight, sound, and time, and is often taken in the form of a small paper square.
What is LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide)?
Acid, Blotter Acid, Window Pane
This is the active compound in marijuana responsible for its psychoactive effects.
What is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)?
This type of therapy, often used in drug treatment programs, helps individuals understand the psychological reasons behind their substance abuse.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
This synthetic opioid, often abused recreationally, is considered much stronger than heroin.
What is fentanyl?
Apache, China Girl, China Town, Dance Fever, Friend, Goodfellas, Great Bear, He-Man, Jackpot, King Ivory, Murder 8, and Tango & Cash
A stimulant drug commonly known for its euphoric effects, often smoked, snorted, or injected.
What is cocaine?
Black rock. · Candy. · Chemical. · Cookies. · Dice. · Gravel. · Grit. · Hail. Hard rock. Jelly beans.
This naturally occurring substance, known as "magic mushrooms," contains psilocybin and has been used for centuries in spiritual rituals.
What are psilocybin mushrooms?
Boomers · Mexican Mushrooms · God or God's flesh · Little Smoke · Simple Simon · Silly Putty · Sacred
This is the term for the process of using marijuana for medicinal purposes, where it’s often prescribed for conditions like chronic pain and nausea.
What is medical marijuana?
A common type of treatment for drug addiction that involves a 12-step program, including daily meetings and a focus on surrendering to a higher power.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
The opioid antagonist used to reverse opioid overdoses, often administered by emergency responders.
What is naloxone (Narcan)
A highly addictive stimulant, often sold as a white powder or crystal form, known for its devastating health effects.
What is methamphetamine?
Often consumed as a tea or in its dried form, this substance comes from the peyote cactus and induces intense hallucinations.
What is mescaline?
Buttons, cactus, mesc, and peyoto
The psychoactive effects of marijuana are most commonly felt when this method of consumption is used.
What is smoking or vaping?
This medication, often prescribed as part of opioid addiction treatment, helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
What is methadone?
This drug, sometimes referred to as "hillbilly heroin," is a powerful opioid used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain but is highly addictive.
What is hydrocodone?
fluff, hydros, v-itamin, vic, vike, Watson-387
This drug, used recreationally and medically for its stimulating effects, is commonly consumed in drinks like soda or energy drinks.
What is caffeine?
This drug, often taken in a pill form, is used recreationally for its ability to alter mood, perception, and cognition, and has the potential for abuse.
What is DMT (Dimethyltryptamine)?
This is the name of the federal agency responsible for regulating marijuana in states where it’s legal.
What is the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?
This type of drug treatment involves living in a residential facility where individuals receive therapy and support for their recovery.
What is inpatient rehab or residential treatment?
This long-acting opioid, often prescribed for chronic pain, is known for its abuse potential due to its high addictive properties.
What is methadone?
Amidone, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Fizzies with MDMA, and Wafer.
The drug most commonly referred to as “ecstasy,” known for both stimulant and hallucinogenic effects.
What is MDMA?
Adam, bean, blue kisses, clarity, club drug, disco biscuits, E, ecstasy, hug drug, love drug, lover's speed, Mercedes, Molly, New Yorkers, peace, roll, white dove, X and XTC.
This drug, closely related to LSD, is known for its potent hallucinogenic effects and has the potential to cause "bad trips."
What is 25I-NBOMe (Smiles, Wizard or N-Bomb)?
This term describes the growing acceptance and legalization of marijuana in certain U.S. states for recreational use.
What is marijuana legalization?
This is the name of the process where a person gradually reduces their substance use under medical supervision to avoid the dangerous side effects of sudden cessation.
What is detoxification?