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What are poppers? Poppers is the term used for the group of chemicals known as alkyl nitrites, which include amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite and isobutyl nitrite. Trade names of poppers include; Ram, Thrust, Rock Hard, TNT and Liquid Gold. Poppers are also known as ‘rush’ and can be brought legally. What do poppers look like? […]
What is phencyclidine? Phencyclidine or PCP for short is a synthetic drug with stimulant and hallucinogenic properties. PCP became widely used in America in the 70’s as a street drug, it is quite a rare drug in the UK. Street names for PCP include angel dust, peace pill, rocket fuel and elephant tranquilliser. PCP is […]
What are opiates (Heroin) Opiates can be divided into two groups: the naturally occurring opiates like heroin and morphine which are derived from the opium poppy and the synthetic opiates like methadone and dipipanone. Drugs include: Drug name Brand/common name Street name Therapeutic dose range Codeine Actifed Phensedyl Codeine Linctus Codis Buprenorphine Temgesic Tems 0.6-1.6mg […]
What is morphine? Morphine belongs to a group of drugs known as opiates. Morphine is derived from raw opium from the poppy plant. Morphine is a painkilling drug and is one of the most effective drugs known for pain relief so is mostly used to treat moderate to severe pain and severe coughs. Morphine can […]
What are methamphetamines? Methamphetamines are stimulant type drugs, which are commonly known as meth, glass or ice. Athletes and students tend to use methamphetamines because of the initial heightened physical and mental performance. Methamphetamine was developed from its parent drug amphetamine and its chemical structure is similar. The major difference between methamphetamines and amphetamines is […]
What is methadone? Methadone is one of a number of synthetic opiates that are manufactured for medical use and have similar effects to heroin and morphine. Methadone is mainly used today as a substitute for heroin, in an attempt to relieve some of the problems associated with heroin addiction. What does methadone look like? Methadone […]
What are magic mushrooms? Magic mushrooms are a type of mushroom, a number of which grow wild in the U.K. The main type of magic mushroom is the Liberty Cap mushroom. Magic mushrooms are also known as; mushies, happies, sillies and ‘shrooms. What do magic mushrooms look like? Magic mushrooms look like brown dried up […]
What is L.S.D.? L.S.D. is a hallucinogenic drug, it has a powerful effect on the mind and the way we see things. L.S.D. is also known as acid, trips, blotters and tabs. L.S.D.’s real name is Lysergic Acid Diethylamide. What does L.S.D. look like? L.S.D. usually comes in tiny squares of paper, often with a […]
What is heroin? Heroin is a pain-killing drug, which is derived from the dried milk of the opium poppy. Heroin belongs to a group of drugs known as opiates, other opiates include morphine and methadone. Heroin is also known as smack, H, junk, brown, skag and gear. What does heroin look like? Heroin, when pure, […]
This section includes information on LSD and other synthetic hallucinogens, hallucinogenic mushrooms and cannabis. The hallucinogenic amphetamines are included under stimulants, although they have both hallucinogenic and stimulant properties. Drugs include: Drug Name Street name Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric) Magic mushrooms Cannabis Pot, dope, blow Lysergic acid diethylamide LSD, acid Ketamine Special K Phencyclidine PCP, angel […]
Street name GHB, GBH, “liquid Ecstasy” Drug effect Euphoric sedative effect. Effects noticeable within 10 minutes to one hour and can last up to 24 hours. Description Colourless liquid (purchased in small bottles), coloured capsules. Therapeutic use Anaesthetic with a sedative quality. GHB has been used as a premedication to surgery and more recently, it […]
What is ecstasy? Ecstasy is a stimulant type drug, which may also be known as E, disco biscuits, doves, diamonds, fantasy and XTC. Ecstasy’s proper name is Methylenedioxymethamphetamine or M.D.M.A. for short. Ecstasy is like a combination of speed and L.S.D, but it doesn’t cause hallucinations. The amount of ecstasy in a tablet can vary […]
