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Drug
Info
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
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