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A-Z of Drugs

Drug Classification

Published on 28th July 2015

The 1971 Act (amended through the Criminal justice 2003 Act, which came into effect in 2004) divides drugs into three classes depending on the degree of harm deemed attributable to each drug. In turn the maximum penalties for being convicted of an offence under the Act are fixed according to the class of drug. The […]

Subutex

Published on 15th May 2015

What is Subutex? Subutex or buprenorphine, which is its trade name, is one of a number of synthetic opiates that are manufactured for medical use and have similar effects to heroin and morphine. Subutex is mainly used today as a substitute for heroin, in an attempt to relieve some of the problems associated with heroin […]

Stimulants

Published on 15th May 2015

The most commonly used stimulants are amphetamines and cocaine. Cocaine is derived from the leaf of the coca plant (Erythroxylum Coca) and amphetamines are manufactured both legally and illegally. Most recently, the recreational use of Ecstasy has become common, particularly among young people who follow the club scene. Drugs include: Drug name Street name Amphetamine sulphate Speed Cocaine […]

Professional Drug Information

Published on 15th May 2015

Providing information on specific drugs and how they are used. This list is designed to benefit professionals who work with drug users and would like more information on the non-therapeutic use of drugs. There are seven sub-sections, corresponding to the seven major drug groups: For each sub-section the main drugs are listed and hyper linked […]

Over-the counter (OTC) medicines

Published on 15th May 2015

Description There are many medicines that can be bought without prescription (OTC) and have potential for abuse. These mood-altering preparations fall into three categories corresponding to their similarity to either opiates, stimulants or sedatives. Only the most commonly used are mentioned here. Opiate type These OTC medicines contain opiate-like substances. They are designed to suppress the coughing reflex. Some […]

Miscellaneous Substances

Published on 15th May 2015

Other drugs   Amiltriptyline This is a tricyclic anti-depressant with sedative properties and is used for the treatment of depression with associated anxiety. It is prescribed both as a generic medicine and under the brand names Lentizol (Park Davies), Triptafen (Farley), Triptifen M (A and H) and Tryptizol (Morson). It is available in tablet and capsule […]

Gases, glues and aerosols

Published on 14th May 2015

What are gases, glues and aerosols? Gases, glues and aerosols are powerful chemicals also known as solvents or volatile substances. The gases which are used for abuse usually come from lighter gas refills and petrol. Glues are from normal tins or tubes of the substance and aerosols are from regular cans of hairspray, deodorants and […]

Drug Testing Information

Published on 14th May 2015

Watch the effects of Cannabis Drugs are everywhere around us and most parents worry about their child becoming involved with drugs. Parents often feel they don’t know enough about drugs to help prevent their child from coming to harm. In this section of our site, there are basic details on the most commonly used drugs […]

Buprenorphine Device Tests

Published on 14th May 2015

What is buprenorphine? Buprenorphine or subutex, which is its trade name, is one of a number of synthetic opiates that are manufactured for medical use and have similar effects to heroin and morphine. Buprenorphine is mainly used today as a substitute for heroin, in an attempt to relieve some of the problems associated with heroin […]

Volatile Substances

Published on 9th May 2015

A range of volatile substances is available directly over the counter. Those most commonly used fall into four categories: Adhesives and glues; Aerosols; Cleaning and de-greasing agents; A miscellaneous group which includes fire extinguishers, gas lighter Fuels and petrol. Alkyl nitrites   Street use Vapours from volatile substances are usually inhaled directly from their containers […]

The Detox Guide

Published on 9th May 2015

Indroduction This is an online version of the 5th edition of the UK version of The Detox Handbook, which is available free from many drug services in the UK. The detox handbook is written for people in the UK and contains useful information for anyone interested in methadone treatment – whether you are already in […]

Tranquillisers

Published on 9th May 2015

What are tranquillisers? Tranquillisers also known as sedatives are man-made drugs, they are usually prescribed by doctors as short-term treatments for depression, anxiety, stress and insomnia (difficulty in sleeping). In the UK tranquillisers are prescribed to twice as many women as men. The most commonly prescribed tranquillisers are from the class of drugs called benzodiazepines […]