Morphine is an opiate found naturally in opium (derived from the opium poppy). It is a depressant or sedative drug that slows down body functions such as heart and breathing rate. Morphine is a strong and effective analgesic used in treating moderate to severe…
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Opium
Opium is the name given to the milky latex that comes from the unripened pod of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum). When harvesting opium, the poppy pods are scored with a sharp blade and the latex that oozes out is…
Buprenorphine
Subuxone, subbies, Temgesic, temmies Buprenorphine is an opioid analgesic or painkiller used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is also licensed for use as a substitute for heroin or morphine and is prescribed to people wanting to…
Methadone
Meth, green, linctus, physeptone Methadone is a synthetic opiate used as a strong painkiller and as a substitute for heroin in the treatment of heroin dependence. Like heroin, it is a sedative drug that can produce feelings of relaxation and…
Subutex (Suboxone, Temgesic)
Subuxone, subbies, Temgesic, temmies Subutex, Suboxone and Temgesic are trade names for buprenorphine, a man-made narcotic analgesic. The drug works by acting on the brain and nervous system to reduce pain. Buprenorphine is licensed for use as a substitute for heroin or…
Phenazepam
Fake Valium, Kronic, Bonsai Phenazepam is a powerful, long acting benzodiazepine which has been reported as being five times stronger than Valium – the most commonly prescribed tranquilliser. The drug is not used in the UK as a medicine, but is available…
Lorazepam
Lorazepam belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines and is used to treat anxiety. For more information on this drug please see our DrugSearch page on benzodiazepines
Lorazepam
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety. Please see our DrugSearch page on benzodiazepines for more information on this drug.
Piperazines
Piperazines are chemicals which mimic the effects of synthetic stimulants like amphetamine and ecstasy. The best known piperazines are BZP, TFMPP, DBZP and mCPP. Please see our DrugSearch page on BZP for more about these drugs.
Poppers
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