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 Substance abuse prevention begins with an understanding of the substances that people use, both legal and illegal, and their effects on the body. Here you will find quick overviews of the various categories of drugs, as well as links to articles that contain more information about each drug.
 Central nervous system depressants:
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• alcohol (in beer, wine, liquor)
• barbiturates (Seconal [“reds,” “red devils”], Nembutal [“yellows,” “yellow jackets”], Tuinal [“rainbows”], Amytal [“blues,” “blue heaven”], Phenobarbital)
• nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotics (Doriden [“goofballs”], Quaalude [“ludes”], Miltown, Equinil)
• benzodiazepines (Valium, Librium, Dalmane, Halcion, Xanax, Ativan)
• over-the-counter medications (Nytol, Sominex)
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Central nervous system stimulants:
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• cocaine (“coke,” “blow,” “toot,” “snow”)
• smokeable forms of cocaine (“crack,” “rock,” “base”)
• amphetamines (Benzedrine [“crosstops,” “black beauties”], Methedrine [“crank,” “meth,” “crystal”], Dexedrine)
• nonamphetamine stimulants (Ritalin, Cylert, Preludin)
• caffeine (in coffees, teas, colas, chocolate, No Doz, Alert, Vivarin)
• phenylpropanolamine (in Dexatrim)
• nicotine (in tobacco)
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Opiods:
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• opium
• codeine
• morphine
• heroin (“smack,” “horse”)
• Vicodin
• Dilaudid
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• Percodan
• methadone
• Darvon
• Demerol
• Talwin
• LAAM
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Hallucinogens:
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• LSD (“acid,” “fry”)
• psilocybin (“magic mushrooms,” “shrooms”)
• morning glory seeds (“heavenly blue”)
• mescaline (“mesc,” “big chief,” “peyote”)
• STP (“serenity,” “tranquility,” “peace”)
• MDA (“ecstasy”)
• PCP (“angel dust,” “hog”)
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Cannabinols:
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• marijuana (“grass,” “pot,” “weed,” “joint,” “reefer”)
• hashish
• charas
• bhang
• ganja
• sinsemilla
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Inhalants and Volatile Hydrocarbons:
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• aerosol sprays, gasoline, kerosene, chloroform, airplane glue, lacquer thinner, acetone, nail polish remover, model cement, lighter fluid, carbon tetrachloride, fluoride-based sprays, metallic paints, typewriter correction fluids
• volatile nitrites (amyl nitrite [“poppers”], butyl, isobutyl [“locker room,” “rush,” “blot,” “quick silver,” “zoom”])
• nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”)
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Anabolic Steroids:
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• Depo-Testosterone
• Durabolin
• Danocrine
• Halotestin
• veterinary anabolic steroids (Finiject 30, Equipoise, Winstrol, Delatestryl, Testex, Maxibolan)
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