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)
DMTPink cocaine
DrugPiperazines
Drug abuse or misusePMA
Drug consumption roomsPoppers
Drug interactionsPregabalin
Drug lawsPregnancy
DTsPrevention
Dual diagnosisProblem drug use
EProzac
E-cigarettesPsychedelic
EcstasyPurity
EmpathgoenPsychoactive Substances Act
EndorphinsR
EphedrineRecreational drugs
EtizolamRecovery
EutyloneRohypnol
S
 FSafe consumption rooms
FentanylSalvia
FlashbacksSedative
GSet
GabapentinSetting
GHB/GBLSkunk
Golden crescentSoft drugs
Golden triangleSolvents
Spice
HSynthetic cannabinoids
HallucinogenicSSRIs and SRNIs
Hard drugsStimulants
Harm reductionSubutex
HepatitisT
Heroin and other opiatesTemazepam
HIV/AIDSTesting
HypnoticsTobacco
Tolerance
ITramadol
IbogaineTranquillisers
IceV
InjectingValium (diazepam)
KVaping
KetamineW
KhatWithdrawal
X
Xanax (alprazolam)
Xylazine

See also:

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