Drug information
and classification
Heroin
Classification:: Narcotic
CSA Schedule: Schedule I
Trade or Other Names: Diacetylmorphine; Horse;
Smack
Medical Uses: None in United States; Analgesic;
Antitussive
Physical Dependence: High
Psychological Dependence: High
Tolerance: Yes
Duration (hours): 3-6
Usual Method: Injected; Sniffed; Smoked
Possible Effects: Euphoria; Drowsiness;
Respiratory depression; Constricted pupils;
Nausea
Effects of Overdose: Slow and shallow breathing;
Clammy skin; Convulsions; Coma; Possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome: Watery eyes; Runny nose;
Yawning; Loss of appetite; Irritability;
Tremors; Panic; Cramps; Nausea; Chills &
sweating
Oxycodone
Classification:: Narcotic
CSA Schedule: Schedule II
Trade or Other Names: Percodan; Percocet; Tylox;
Roxicet; Roxicodone
Medical Uses: Analgesic
Physical Dependence: High
Psychological Dependence: High
Tolerance: Yes
Duration (hours): 4-5
Usual Method: Oral
Possible Effects: Euphoria; Drowsiness;
Respiratory depression; Constricted pupils;
Nausea
Effects of Overdose: Slow and shallow breathing;
Clammy skin; Convulsions; Coma; Possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome: Watery eyes; Runny nose;
Yawning; Loss of appetite; Irritability;
Tremors; Panic; Cramps; Nausea; Chills &
sweating
Cocaine
Classification:: Stimulant
CSA Schedule: Schedule II
Trade or Other Names: Coke; Flake; Snow; Crack
(Cocaine is designated a narcotic under the CSA)
Medical Uses: Local anesthetic
Physical Dependence: Possible
Psychological Dependence: High
Tolerance: Yes
Duration (hours): 1-2
Usual Method: Sniffed; Smoked; Injected
Possible Effects: Increased alertness;
Excitation; Euphoria; Increased pulse rate &
blood pressure; Insomnia; Loss of appetite
Effects of Overdose: Agitation; Increased body
temperature; Hallucinations; Convulsions;
Possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome: Apathy; Long periods of
sleep; Irritability; Depression; Disorientation
Amphetamine/Methamphetamine
Classification:: Stimulant
CSA Schedule: Schedule II
Trade or Other Names: Biphetamine; Desoxyn;
Dexedrine; Obetrol; Ice
Medical Uses: Attention deficit disorder;
Narcolepsy; Weight control
Physical Dependence: Possible
Psychological Dependence: High
Tolerance: Yes
Duration (hours): 2-4
Usual Method: Oral; Injected; Smoked
Possible Effects: Increased alertness;
Excitation; Euphoria; Increased pulse rate &
blood pressure; Insomnia; Loss of appetite
Effects of Overdose: Agitation; Increased body
temperature; Hallucinations; Convulsions;
Possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome: Apathy; Long periods of
sleep; Irritability; Depression; Disorientation
Marijuana
Classification:: Cannabis
CSA Schedule: Schedule I
Trade or Other Names: Pot; Acapulco Gold; Grass;
Reefer; Sinsemilla; Thai sticks
Medical Uses: None
Physical Dependence: Unknown
Psychological Dependence: Moderate
Tolerance: Yes
Duration (hours): 2-4
Usual Method: Smoked; Oral
Possible Effects: Euphoria; Relaxed inhibitions;
Increased appetite; Disorientation
Effects of Overdose: Fatigue; Paranoia; Possible
psychosis
Withdrawal Syndrome: Occasional reports of
insomnia; Hyperactivity; Decreased appetite
