Please note that the information on this page (and other DrugSearch pages) is being updated What is Viagra? Viagra is the trade name of sildenafil, an anti-impotence drug, belonging to a new group of drugs known as phosphodiesterase type 5…
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Tranquillisers
For information on tranquillisers please see the pages below: Minor tranquillisers or Benzodiazepines: e.g. diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), temazepam, etc. Rohypnol Flunitrazepam
Tolerance
What is meant by Tolerance? The effects of tolerance mean that increasingly higher doses of a drug are needed to maintain the same effect. The body learns to tolerate the drug in the system. Alcohol, barbiturates, heroin and amphetamine are…
Tobacco
What is tobacco? Tobacco is the dried leaves of the plant that grow in many parts of the world. The main active ingredient is nicotine. Most tobacco used in this country comes from America and is sold as cigarettes. Cigars…
Testing
How are drugs tested for? Testing people Drug testing is becoming more widespread in industry and in sport. Some schools, particularly public schools, have begun drug testing their students. And now some companies are advertising drug testing kits which parents…
Stimulants
What are Stimulants? A stimulant is a drug which speeds up the central nervous system to increase neural activity in the brain. Examples include amphetamines, cocaine and crack, caffeine, nicotine and ecstasy. Stimulant drugs tend to make people feel more…
SSRIs and SNRIs
Please see the DrugSearch page on antidpressants.
Spice
Please see the page on Synthetic Cannabinoids
Solvents
What are Solvents? Aerosols, Glue, Inhalants, Volatile substances Some organic – that is, carbon based – compounds can produce effects similar to alcohol or anaesthetics when their vapours are inhaled. A number are used as solvents in glues, paints, nail…
Soft drugs
What are Soft Drugs? A term sometimes used to describe drugs like cannabis or LSD which cannot result in physical dependency. It is contrasted with hard drugs which are generally believed to be much more dangerous. Like the term hard…