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(CSA = Controlled Substances Act)
| Drug Classification: |
Narcotics |
| Examples: |
Morphine |
Heroin |
| CSA Schedule: |
Schedule II |
Schedule I |
| Trade or Other Names: |
Duramorph; MS-Contin; Roxanol; Oramorph SR |
Diacetylmorphine, Horse, Smack |
| Medical Uses: |
Analgesic |
None (in U.S.) |
| Physical Dependence: |
High |
High |
| Psychological Dependence: |
High |
High |
| Tolerance: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Duration (hours): |
3-6 |
12-24 |
| Usual Method: |
Oral; Smoked; Injected |
Oral, injected |
| 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 |
| Other narcotics (w/ CSA schedule) |
codeine [II, III, V]; opium [II, III,
V]; methadone [II]; meperidine (Demerol) [II] |
| Drug Classification: |
Depressants |
| Examples: |
Barbiturates |
Benzodiazepines |
| CSA Schedule: |
Schedule II, III, IV |
Schedule IV |
| Trade or Other Names: |
Amytal; Florinal; Nembutal; Seconal;
Tuinal;
Phenobarbital; Pentobarbital |
Valium, Ativan, Diazepam, Librium,
Xanax, Halcion,
others |
| Medical Uses: |
Anesthetic; Anti-convulsant; Sedative; Hypnotic;
Veterinary euthanasia agent |
Antianxiety, anticonvulsant, sedative, hypnotic |
| Physical Dependence: |
High-Moderate |
Low |
| Psychological Dependence: |
High-Moderate |
Moderate to High |
| Tolerance: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Duration (hours): |
1-16 |
4-8 |
| Usual Method: |
Oral; Injected |
Oral |
| Possible Effects: |
Slurred speech; Disorientation; Drunken
behavior without odor of alcohol |
| Effects of Overdose: |
Shallow respiration; Clammy skin;
Dilated pupils; Weak and rapid pulse; Coma; Possible death |
| Withdrawal Syndrome: |
Anxiety; Insomnia; Tremors; Delirium;
Convulsions; Possible death |
| Other depressants (w/ CSA schedule) |
chloral hydrate [IV]; methaqualone
(Quaalude) [I] |
| Drug Classification: |
Stimulants |
| Examples: |
Amphetamine/Methamphetamine |
Cocaine |
| CSA Schedule: |
Schedule II |
Schedule II |
| Trade or Other Names: |
Biphetamine; Desoxyn; Dexedrine;
Obetrol; Ice |
Coke, Flake, Snow, Crack |
| Medical Uses: |
Attention deficit disorder; Narcolepsy; Weight
control |
Local anesthetic |
| Physical Dependence: |
Possible |
Possible |
| Psychological Dependence: |
High |
High |
| Tolerance: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Duration (hours): |
2-4 |
1-2 |
| Usual Method: |
Oral; Injected; Smoked |
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 |
| Other stimulants (w/ CSA schedule) |
methylphenidate (Ritalin) [II];
phenmetrazine (Preludin) [II] |
| Drug Classification: |
Hallucinogens |
| Examples: |
LSD |
Mescaline, Peyote |
Phencyclidine |
| CSA Schedule: |
Schedule I |
Schedule II |
| Trade or Other Names: |
Acid; Microdot |
Buttons, cactus |
PCP, Angel Dust |
| Medical Uses: |
None |
No human uses; some veterinary uses |
| Physical Dependence: |
None |
Unknown |
| Psychological Dependence: |
Unknown |
High |
| Tolerance: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Duration (hours): |
8-12 |
Days |
| Usual Method: |
Oral |
Smoked, oral, injected |
| Possible Effects: |
Illusions and hallucinations; Altered
perception of time and distance |
| Effects of Overdose: |
Longer; more intense "trip"
episodes; Psychosis; Possible death |
| Withdrawal Syndrome: |
Unknown (none reported) |
| Other hallucinogens (w/ CSA schedule) |
Amphetamine variants (MDMA,
Ecstacy, STP)
[I]; Psilocybin [I]; DMT [I] |
| Drug Classification: |
Cannabis |
| Examples: |
Marijuana |
Tetrahydrocannabinol |
| CSA Schedule: |
Schedule I |
Schedule I, II |
| Trade or Other Names: |
Pot; Acapulco Gold; Grass; Reefer;
Sinsemilla; Thai
sticks |
THC, Marinol |
| Medical Uses: |
No official uses |
antinauseant |
| Physical Dependence: |
Unknown (some evidence for) |
Unknown |
| Psychological Dependence: |
Moderate |
Moderate |
| Tolerance: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Duration (hours): |
2-4 |
2-4 |
| Usual Method: |
Smoked; Oral |
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 |
| Other cannabis (w/ CSA schedule) |
Hash, hash oil [I] |
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Source of information: Drugs of Abuse, Drug
Enforcement Agency, U.S. Government, www.usdoj.gov/dea/concern/abuse/contents.htm.
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