Depressants

Often referred to as "downers," these drugs slow brain function and include sedatives and tranquilizers. Some drugs in this category, such as Zyprexa, Thorazine and Haldol, are known as "major tranquilizers" and also referred to as "antipsychotics," as they are supposed to reduce the symptoms of mental illness. Some well-known depressant brand and street names are:
DRUG - Benzodiazepines
Brand names:

Xanax

Valium

Halcion

Librium

Ativan

Klonopin

 

Street names:

Downers

Sleeping pills

Tranks

Benzos

Candy

 

DRUG - Barbiturates
Brand names:

Amytal

Nembutal

Seconal

 

Street names:

Barbs

Reds

Red birds

Phennies

Tooies

Yellows

Yellow jackets

 

Short-term effects:

Slow brain function

Sluggishness

Slowed pulse and breathing

Suicidal thoughts

Lowered blood pressure

Confusion

Poor concentration

Fatigue

Slurred speech

Fever

Loss of judgment and coordination

Dizziness

Weight gain

Depression

 

Long-term effects:

Physical dependence

Withdrawal symptoms for people who stop taking them

Increased risk of high blood sugar, diabetes, and weight gain

 

OPIOIDS AND MORPHINE DERIVATIVES.
These are generally referred to as narcotics or painkillers.
Some well-known brand and street names are:
DRUG - Codeine
Brand names:

Emperin with Codeine

Fiorional with Codeine

Robitussin A-C

Tylenol with Codeine

 

Street names:

Cody

Schoolboy

Captain Cody

Doors

Loads

Pancakes and syrup

 

DRUG - Fentanyl
Brand names:

Actiq

Duragesic

Sublimaze

 

Street names:

Apache

China girl

China White

Dance fever

Friend

Goodfella

Jackpot

Murder 8

TNT

Tango and Cash

 

OPIOIDS AND MORPHINE DERIVATIVES. Opium is the dried, condensed juice of a poppy. Morphine is the most addictive part of opium.
A derivative is a substance obtained from another substance.
NARCOTIC: A drug that blunts the senses and can cause addiction.

DRUG - Morphine
Brand names:

Roxanol

Duramorph

 

Street names:

M

Miss Emma

Monkey

White Stuff

 

DRUG - Oxycodone HCL
Brand names:

OxyContin

Percocet

Percodan

 

Street names:

Oxy 80

O.C.

Oxycet

Hillbilly heroin

Percs

Perks

 

DRUG - Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen
Brand name - Vicodin
Street names:

Vike

Watson-387

 

DRUG - Meperidine
Brand names:

Demerol

Dilaudid

 

Street names:

demmies

Pain killer

Juice

Dillies

 

DRUG - Buprenorphine
Brand name - Suboxone
Street name - Bupe
Short-term effects:

Drowsiness

Slowed breathing

Constipation

Unconsciousness

Nausea

Coma

Confusion

Death (if a large dose)

 

Long-term effects:

Physical dependence and addiction

Withdrawal symptoms include: restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, and cold flashes with goose bumps ("cold turkey").

 

ANTIDEPRESSANTS
Any drug used to supposedly treat depression is categorized as an antidepressant. Commonly abused antidepressants include Prozac, Paxil, Celexa, Zoloft, Remeron and Nembutal.
Short-term effects:

Insomnia

Irritability

Nervousness and anxiety

Violent thoughts and actions

Agitation

Suicidal thoughts or suicide

Hallucinations

Tremors

Hostility

Aggression

Violent behavior

Confusion and incoherent thoughts

Mania

Paranoid reactions

Psychosis

Akathisia (a painful inner agitation)

 

Long-term effects:

Addiction

Paranoia

Anxiety

Irregular heartbeat

Headaches

Hallucinations

 

STIMULANTS
Also known as "uppers," they are used to increase energy and alertness, but are accompanied by increases in blood pressure, heart rate and breathing. Some of the well-known brand and street names are:
DRUG - Amphetamine
Brand names:

Biphetamine

Dexedrine

Adderall

 

Street names:

Bennies

Black beauties

Crosses

Hearts

Speed

LA turnaround

Truck drivers

Uppers

Double trouble

 

Short-term effects:

Increased blood pressure

Increased heart rate, blood sugar and breathing

Nervousness

Feelings of hostility and paranoia if high doses are taken repeatedly over a short time

Long-term effects:

Dangerously high body temperatures (for high doses)

Irregular heartbeat, possible heart failure

Addiction

 

"SPECIAL K," "ROOFIES" AND OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS
Other drugs commonly abused include Ketamine (“Special K”), sold as a prescription anesthetic either in powdered or liquid form. Rohypnol (“roofies”) is a tranquilizer about 10 times more potent than Valium. Dextromethorphan is a cough-suppressant found in many over-the-counter cough and cold medications. Some of the well-known brand and street names are:
DRUG - Ketamine
Brand name - Ketalar SV
Street names:

K

Cat Valium

Special K

Vitamin K

 

DRUG - Flunitrazepam
Brand name - Rohypnol
Street names:

Roofies

Roche

La Rocha

R-2

Mexican valium

Forget-me-pill

Rophies

 

DRUG - Dextromethorphan(DXM)
Brand names:

Coricidin

Robitussin

Contac

 

Street names:

CCC

Triple C

Robo

Skittles

Vitamin D

Poor Man's PCP

 

KETAMINE EFFECTS:

Increased heart rate and blood pressure

Reduced ability to move

Memory loss, numbness

Nausea/vomiting

Hallucinations

Depression

Potentially fatal respiratory problems

Delirium

 

ROHYPNOL EFFECTS:

Rohypnol users often describe its effects as "paralyzing." The effects start 20-30 minutes after taking the drug, peak within two hours and may persist for eight or even as much as twelve hours.

 

COUGH SYRUP EFFECTS:

Hallucinations

Hypertension

Insomnia

Lethargy

Dizziness

Slurred speech

Delusions

Sweating

High blood pressure

Liver and brain damage

 

Mixed with other drugs, cough syrup can cause increased blood pressure, delayed liver damage, and central nervous system and heart problems. Combination with alcohol is particularly dangerous and can result in death.