DrugSearch encyclopedia

As a result of the arrival of so-called ‘legal highs’, one issue for DrugSearch is the inclusion of slang or brand names as entries. This was always problematic as both could change rapidly or mean different things in different parts of the country. Additionally, many professionals and parents would worry that if they didn’t know the latest slang for drugs, they would be out of touch. There was always too much focus on this and the situation now is even more confusing, especially when terms like ‘bubble’ could mean any unknown white powder and there are examples of identical packaging containing entirely different substances. So any mention of slang or brand names is only meant to be indicative and there is no attempt to be comprehensive here.

DrugSearch index

0-9L
4MTALegal highs
ALegalisation
AbstinenceLofexidine
AddictionLorazepam
Addictive personalityLSD
Alcohol
Laws
Alkyl nitritesM
AlprazolamMagic mushrooms
AmphetamineMajor tranquillisers
AMTMDMA
Anabolic steroidsMephedrone
AnalgesicsMethadone
AntidepressantsMethamphetamine
AyahuascaMethoxetamine
BModafinil
BarbituratesMorphine
BenzodiazepinesMorning glory
Benzo FuryMPA
Betel Nut
Black mamba
BuprenorphineN
Butane Hash OilNaloxone
BZPNaltrexone
CNaphyrone
CactiNeedle exchanges
CaffeineNeedle fixation
CannabisNew psychoactive substances
Nicotine
CathinoneNitazenes
Chasing the dragonNitrites
ChemsexNitrous oxide
Cocaine and crackNutmeg
CodeineO
ComedownOpium
CravingOpioid analgesics
Crystal methOTC drugs
DOverdose
DealingOxycodone
DeathsP
DependencePainkillers
DepressantPeer pressure
DetoxificationPhenazepam
DrivingPerformance and Image Enhancing Drugs (PIEDs)
DMTPiperazines
DrugPMA
Drug abuse or misusePoppers
Drug consumption roomsPregabalin
Drug interactionsPregnancy
Drug lawsPrevention
DTsProblem drug use
Dual diagnosisProzac
EPsychedelic
E-cigarettesPurity
EcstasyPsychoactive Substances Act
EmpathgoenR
EndorphinsRecreational drugs
EphedrineRecovery
EtizolamRohypnol
EutyloneS
Safe consumption rooms
 FSalvia
FentanylSedative
FlashbacksSet
GSetting
GabapentinSkunk
GHB/GBLSoft drugs
Golden crescentSolvents
Golden triangleSpice
Synthetic cannabinoids
HSSRIs and SRNIs
HallucinogenicStimulants
Hard drugsSubutex
Harm reductionT
HepatitisTemazepam
Heroin and other opiatesTesting
HIV/AIDSTobacco
HypnoticsTolerance
Tramadol
ITranquillisers
Ibogaine
IceV
InjectingValium (diazepam)
KVaping
KetamineW
KhatWithdrawal
X
Xanax (alprazolam)

See also:

FAQs
Prescribed and Over-the Counter drug dependence, All-Party Parliamentary Group on Prescribed Medicine