Alcohol is a popular Psychoactive drug that is commonly consumed in social settings. Ethanol, or ethyl alcohol, is the intoxicating ingredient in alcoholic beverages that produces the feeling of being drunk. The main types of alcoholic beverages include beer, wine, and liquor. The most common alcohol can be found in the list below.
Rum
Whisky,
Vodka
Zin
Beer
Wine
Brandy, etc.
Opiates are prescribed for a wide range of medical needs. There are two main classifications for this type of drug: antagonists and agonists. Antagonists, such as Naltrexone and Naloxone, are less addictive than agonists, though the potential for abuse still exists. They are often used to help with the detoxification process, which often takes place as the first part of addiction treatment. Agonists mimic the effects of naturally occurring endorphins in the body and produce an Opiate effect by interacting with specific receptor sites in the brain. Agonists include drugs like Morphine and Fentanyl, which are most used in medical settings and have the strongest effects. Many substances in this category have a very high potential for abuse and addiction. Other examples of agonists include Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Heroin, and Buprenorphine. The most common Opiate agonists can be found in the list below.
Oxycodone
Morphine
Methadone
Hydrocodone
Fentanyl
Dilaudid
Demerol
Codeine, etc.
Marijuana is a drug acquired from the Cannabis plant. Street names for Marijuana include: -
Sulfa
Dope
Ganja
Bhang
Grass
Mary Jane
Reefer
Charas
Weed
Paint thinners
Dry cleaning fluids
Gasoline
Lighter fluid
Correction fluids
Felt-tip marker fluid
Electronic contact cleaners
Glue
Nail polish
Nail polish remover
Spray paint
Hair spray
Deodorant spray
Aerosol computer cleaning products
Vegetable oil sprays
Butane lighters
Propane tanks
Whipped cream dispensers
Ether
Chloroform
Nitrous Oxide
Freon
Nitrites
Video head cleaner
Room odorizer
Leather cleaner
Liquid aroma
Antidepressants are most often available as oral tablets or capsules. Common Antidepressants include:
The most common prescription Stimulants are Amphetamines, Methylphenidates, and Dextroamphetamines.
Sleeping pills fall into a category of drugs known as Sedative-Hypnotics. This category also includes Barbiturates and Benzodiazepines, sleeping pills are non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotics. They are commonly known as “Z-Drugs” since they induce sleep. Some of the most common sleeping pills include:
