Updating...
Skip to main content
Filter your search by category. Current category:
All
All
Knowledge Base
Service Catalog
Questions
Search the client portal
Search
Sign In
Show Applications Menu
Client Portal
Sign In
Search
Home
Services
Knowledge Base
Questions
More Applications
Skip to Knowledge Base content
Search
Articles
Blank
Knowledge Base
Student Life
Student Life Handbook
Section 5: Student Rights and Responsibilities (Student Code of Conduct)
Drugs of Abuse/Uses and Effects
Drugs of Abuse/Uses and Effects
Tags
Drugs
Drugs-of-abuse
Drug-uses
drug-abuse
U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration
NARCOTICS
HEROIN
CSA Schedules:
Substance I
Trade or Other Names:
Diamorphine, Horse, Smack, Black tar, Chiva, Negra (black tar)
Medical Uses:
None in U.S., Analgesic, Antitussive
Dependence
Physical:
High
Psychological:
High
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
3-4
Usual Method:
Injected, snorted, smoked
Possible Effects:
Euphoria, drowsiness, respiratory depression, constricted pupils, nausea
Effects of Overdose:
Slow and shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Watery eyes, runny nose, yawning, loss of appetite, irritability, tremors, panic, cramps, nausea, chills and sweating
MORPHINE
CSA Schedules:
Substance II
Trade or Other Names:
MS-Contin, Roxanol, Oramorph SR, MSIR
Medical Uses:
Analgesic
Dependence
Physical:
High
Psychological:
High
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
3-12
Usual Method:
Oral, injected
Possible Effects:
Euphoria, drowsiness, respiratory depression, constricted pupils, nausea
Effects of Overdose:
Slow and shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Watery eyes, runny nose, yawning, loss of appetite, irritability, tremors, panic, cramps, nausea, chills and sweating
HYDROCODONE
CSA Schedules:
Substance II, Product III, V
Trade or Other Names:
Hydrocodone w/ Acetaminophen, Vicodin, Vicoprofen, Tussionex, Lortab
Medical Uses:
Analgesic, Antitussive
Dependence
Physical:
High
Psychological:
High
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
3-6
Usual Method:
Oral
Possible Effects:
Euphoria, drowsiness, respiratory depression, constricted pupils, nausea
Effects of Overdose:
Slow and shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Watery eyes, runny nose, yawning, loss of appetite, irritability, tremors, panic, cramps, nausea, chills and sweating
HYDRO-MORPHONE
CSA Schedules:
Substance II
Trade or Other Names:
Dilaudid
Medical Uses:
Analgesic
Dependence
Physical:
High
Psychological:
High
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
3-4
Usual Method:
Oral, injected
Possible Effects:
Euphoria, drowsiness, respiratory depression, constricted pupils, nausea
Effects of Overdose:
Slow and shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Watery eyes, runny nose, yawning, loss of appetite, irritability, tremors, panic, cramps, nausea, chills and sweating
OXYCODONE
CSA Schedules:
Substance II
Trade or Other Names:
Roxicet, Oxycodone w/ Acetaminophen, OxyContin, Endocet, Percocet, Percodan
Medical Uses:
Analgesic
Dependence
Physical:
High
Psychological:
High
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
3-12
Usual Method:
Oral
Possible Effects:
Euphoria, drowsiness, respiratory depression, constricted pupils, nausea
Effects of Overdose:
Slow and shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Watery eyes, runny nose, yawning, loss of appetite, irritability, tremors, panic, cramps, nausea, chills and sweating
CODEINE
CSA Schedules:
Substance II, Products III, V
Trade or Other Names:
Acetaminophen, Guaifenesin or Promethazine w/Codeine, Fiorinal, Fioricet or Tylenol w/Codeine
Medical Uses:
Analgesic, Antitussive
Dependence
Physical:
Moderate
Psychological:
Moderate
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
3-4
Usual Method:
Oral, injected
Possible Effects:
Euphoria, drowsiness, respiratory depression, constricted pupils, nausea
Effects of Overdose:
Slow and shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Watery eyes, runny nose, yawning, loss of appetite, irritability, tremors, panic, cramps, nausea, chills and sweating
OTHER NARCOTICS
CSA Schedules:
Substance II, III, IV
Trade or Other Names:
Fentanyl, Demerol, Methadone, Darvon, Stadol, Talwin, Paregoric, Buprenex
Medical Uses:
Analgesic, Antidiarrheal, Antitussive
Dependence
Physical:
High-Low
Psychological:
High-Low
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
Variable
Usual Method:
Oral, injected, snorted, smoked
Possible Effects:
Euphoria, drowsiness, respiratory depression, constricted pupils, nausea
Effects of Overdose:
Slow and shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Watery eyes, runny nose, yawning, loss of appetite, irritability, tremors, panic, cramps, nausea, chills and sweating
DEPRESSANTS
GAMMA
HYDROXBUTYRIC ACID
CSA Schedules:
Substance I, Product III
Trade or Other Names:
GHB, Liquid Ecstasy, Liquid X, Sodium Oxybate, Xyrem®
Medical Uses:
None in U.S., Anesthetic
Dependence
Physical:
Moderate
Psychological:
Moderate
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
3-6
Usual Method:
Oral
Possible Effects:
Slurred speech, disorientation, drunken behavior without odor of alcohol, impaired memory of events, interacts with alcohol
Effects of Overdose:
Shallow respiration, clammy skin, dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Anxiety, insomnia, tremors, delirium, convulsions, possible death
BENZODIAZEPINES
CSA Schedules:
Substance IV
Trade or Other Names:
Valium, Xanax, Halcion, Ativan, Restoril, Rohypnol (Roofies, R-2), Klonopin
Medical Uses:
Antianxiety, Sedative, Anticonvulsant, Hypnotic, Muscle Relaxant
Dependence
Physical:
Moderate
Psychological:
Moderate
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
1-8
Usual Method:
Oral, injected
Possible Effects:
Slurred speech, disorientation, drunken behavior without odor of alcohol, impaired memory of events, interacts with alcohol
Effects of Overdose:
Shallow respiration, clammy skin, dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Anxiety, insomnia, tremors, delirium, convulsions, possible death
OTHER DEPRESSANTS
CSA Schedules:
Substance I, II, III, IV
Trade or Other Names:
Ambien, Sonata, Meprobamate, Chloral Hydrate, Barbiturates, Methaqualone (Quaalude)
Medical Uses:
Antianxiety, Sedative, Hypnotic
Dependence
Physical:
Moderate
Psychological:
Moderate
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
2-6
Usual Method:
Oral
Possible Effects:
Slurred speech, disorientation, drunken behavior without odor of alcohol, impaired memory of events, interacts with alcohol
Effects of Overdose:
Shallow respiration, clammy skin, dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Anxiety, insomnia, tremors, delirium, convulsions, possible death
STIMULANTS
COCAINE
CSA Schedules:
Substance II
Trade or Other Names:
Coke, Flake, Snow, Crack, Coca,
Blanca, Perico, Nieve,
Soda
Medical Uses:
Local anesthetic
Dependence
Physical:
Possible
Psychological:
High
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
1-2
Usual Method:
Snorted, smoked, injected
Possible Effects:
Increased alertness, excitation, euphoria, increased pulse rate & blood pressure, insomnia, loss of appetite
Effects of Overdose:
Agitation, increased body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Apathy, long periods of sleep, irritability, depression, disorientation
AMPHETAMINE/METH-AMPHETAMINE
CSA Schedules:
Substance II
Trade or Other Names:
Crank, Ice, Cristal, Krystal Meth, Speed, Adderall, Dexedrine, Desoxyn
Medical Uses:
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, weight control
Dependence
Physical:
Possible
Psychological:
High
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
2-4
Usual Method:
Oral, injected, smoked
Possible Effects:
Increased alertness, excitation, euphoria, increased pulse rate & blood pressure, insomnia, loss of appetite
Effects of Overdose:
Agitation, increased body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Apathy, long periods of sleep, irritability, depression, disorientation
METHYLPHENIDATE
CSA Schedules:
Substance II
Trade or Other Names:
Ritalin (Illy's), Concerta, Focalin, Metadate
Medical Uses:
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Dependence
Physical:
Possible
Psychological:
High
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
2-4
Usual Method:
Oral, injected, snorted, smoked
Possible Effects:
Increased alertness, excitation, euphoria, increased pulse rate & blood pressure, insomnia, loss of appetite
Effects of Overdose:
Agitation, increased body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Apathy, long periods of sleep, irritability, depression, disorientation
OTHER STIMULANTS
CSA Schedules:
Substance III, IV
Trade or Other Names:
Adipex P, Ionamin, Prelu-2, Didrex, Provigil
Medical Uses:
Vasoconstriction
Dependence
Physical:
Possible
Psychological:
Moderate
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
2-4
Usual Method:
Oral
Possible Effects:
Increased alertness, excitation, euphoria, increased pulse rate & blood pressure, insomnia, loss of appetite
Effects of Overdose:
Agitation, increased body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Apathy, long periods of sleep, irritability, depression, disorientation
HALLUCINOGENS
MDMA AND ANALOGS
CSA Schedules:
Substance I
Trade or Other Names:
(Ecstasy, XTC, Adam), MDA (Love Drug), MDEA (Eve), MBDB
Medical Uses:
None
Dependence
Physical:
None
Psychological:
Moderate
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
4-6
Usual Method:
Oral, snorted, smoked
Possible Effects:
Heightened senses, teeth grinding and dehydration
Effects of Overdose:
Increased body temperature, electrolyte imbalance, cardiac arrest
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Muscle aches, drowsiness, depression, acne
LSD
CSA Schedules:
Substance I
Trade or Other Names:
Acid, Microdot, Sunshine, Boomers
Medical Uses:
None
Dependence
Physical:
None
Psychological:
Unknown
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
8-12
Usual Method:
Oral
Possible Effects:
Illusions and hallucinations, altered perception of time and distance
Effects of Overdose:
(LSD) Longer, more intense "trip" episodes
Withdrawal Syndrome:
None
PHENCYCLIDINE AND ANALOGS
CSA Schedules:
Substance I, II, III
Trade or Other Names:
PCP, Angel Dust, Hog, Loveboat, Ketamine (Special K), PCE, PCPy, TCP
Medical Uses:
Anesthetic (Ketamine)
Dependence
Physical:
Possible
Psychological:
High
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
1-12
Usual Method:
Smoked, oral, injected, snorted
Possible Effects:
Illusions and hallucinations, altered perception of time and distance
Effects of Overdose:
Unable to direct movement, feel pain, or remember
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Drug seeking behavior *Not regulated
OTHER HALLUCINOGENS
CSA Schedules:
Substance I
Trade or Other Names:
Psilocybe mushrooms, Mescaline, Peyote Cactus, Ayahausca, DMT, Dextromethorphan* (DXM)
Medical Uses:
None
Dependence
Physical:
None
Psychological:
None
Tolerance:
Possible
Duration (Hours):
4-8
Usual Method:
Oral
Possible Effects:
Illusions and hallucinations, altered perception of time and distance
Effects of Overdose:
Unable to direct movement, feel pain, or remember
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Drug seeking behavior *Not regulated
CANNABIS
MARIJUANA
CSA Schedules:
Substance I
Trade or Other Names:
Pot, Grass, Sinsemilla, Blunts,
Mota, Yerba, Grifa
Medical Uses:
None
Dependence
Physical:
Unknown
Psychological:
Moderate
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
2-4
Usual Method:
Smoked, oral
Possible Effects:
Euphoria, relaxed inhibitions, increased appetite, disorientation
Effects of Overdose:
Fatigue, paranoia, possible psychosis
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Occasional reports of insomnia, hyperactivity, decreased appetite
TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL
CSA Schedules:
Substance I, Product III
Trade or Other Names:
THC, Marinol
Medical Uses:
Antinauseant, Appetite stimulant
Dependence
Physical:
Yes
Psychological:
Moderate
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
2-4
Usual Method:
Smoked, oral
Possible Effects:
Euphoria, relaxed inhibitions, increased appetite, disorientation
Effects of Overdose:
Fatigue, paranoia, possible psychosis
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Occasional reports of insomnia, hyperactivity, decreased appetite
HASHISH AND HASHISH OIL
CSA Schedules:
Substance I
Trade or Other Names:
Hash, Hash oil
Medical Uses:
None
Dependence
Physical:
Unknown
Psychological:
Moderate
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
2-4
Usual Method:
Smoked, oral
Possible Effects:
Euphoria, relaxed inhibitions, increased appetite, disorientation
Effects of Overdose:
Fatigue, paranoia, possible psychosis
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Occasional reports of insomnia, hyperactivity, decreased appetite
ANABOLIC STEROIDS
TESTOSTERONE
CSA Schedules:
Substance III
Trade or Other Names:
Depo Testosterone, Sustanon, Sten, Cypt
Medical Uses:
Hypogonadism
Dependence
Physical:
Unknown
Psychological:
Unknown
Tolerance:
Unknown
Duration (Hours):
14-28 days
Usual Method:
Injected
Possible Effects:
Virilization, edema, testicular atrophy, gynecomastia, acne, aggressive behavior
Effects of Overdose:
Unknown
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Possible depression
OTHER ANABOLIC STEROIDS
CSA Schedules:
Substance III
Trade or Other Names:
Parabolan, Winstrol, Equipose, Anadrol, Dianabol, Primabolin-Depo, DBall
Medical Uses:
Anemia, Breast cancer
Dependence
Physical:
Unknown
Psychological:
Yes
Tolerance:
Unknown
Duration (Hours):
Variable
Usual Method:
Oral, injected
Possible Effects:
Virilization, edema, testicular atrophy, gynecomastia, acne, aggressive behavior
Effects of Overdose:
Unknown
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Possible depression
INHALANTS
AMYL AND BUTYL NITRATES
Trade or Other Names:
Pearls, Poppers, Rush, Locker Room
Medical Uses:
Angina (Amyl)
Dependence
Physical:
Unknown
Psychological:
Unknown
Tolerance:
No
Duration (Hours):
1
Usual Method:
Inhaled
Possible Effects:
Flushing, hypotension, headache
Effects of Overdose:
Methemoglobinemia
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Agitation
NITROUS OXIDE
Trade or Other Names:
Laughing gas, balloons, Whippets
Medical Uses:
Anesthetic
Dependence
Physical:
Unknown
Psychological:
Low
Tolerance:
No
Duration (Hours):
0.5
Usual Method:
Inhaled
Possible Effects:
Impaired memory, slurred speech, drunken behavior, slow onset vitamin deficiency, organ damage
Effects of Overdose:
Vomiting, respiratory depression, loss of consciousness, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Trembling, anxiety, insomnia, vitamin deficiency, confusion, hallucinations, convulsions
OTHER INHALANTS
Trade or Other Names:
Adhesives, spray paint, hair spray, dry cleaning fluid, spot remover, lighter fluid
Medical Uses:
None
Dependence
Physical:
Unknown
Psychological:
High
Tolerance:
No
Duration (Hours):
0.5-2
Usual Method:
Inhaled
Possible Effects:
Impaired memory, slurred speech, drunken behavior, slow onset vitamin deficiency, organ damage
Effects of Overdose:
Vomiting, respiratory depression, loss of consciousness, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Trembling, anxiety, insomnia, vitamin deficiency, confusion, hallucinations, convulsions
ALCOHOL
Trade or Other Names:
Beer, wine, liquor
Medical Uses:
None
Dependence
Physical:
High
Psychological:
High
Tolerance:
Yes
Duration (Hours):
1-3
Usual Method:
Oral
Possible Effects:
Impaired memory, slurred speech, drunken behavior, slow onset vitamin deficiency, organ damage
Effects of Overdose:
Vomiting, respiratory depression, loss of consciousness, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome:
Trembling, anxiety, insomnia, vitamin deficiency, confusion, hallucinations, convulsions
Sign in to leave feedback
0 reviews
Blank
Blank
Blank
Details
Article ID:
24495
Created
Wed 2/8/17 7:09 AM
Modified
Mon 8/15/22 3:36 PM
Deleting...
×
Share
Recipient(s)
- separate email addresses with a comma
Message
Press Alt + 0 within the editor to access accessibility instructions, or press Alt + F10 to access the menu.
Check out this article I found in the Client Portal knowledge base.<br /><br /><a href="https://servicecenter.twu.edu/TDClient/1956/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=24495">https://servicecenter.twu.edu/TDClient/1956/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=24495</a><br /><br />Drugs of Abuse/Uses and Effects