Pharm D
Drug abuse is the illegal use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs for purposes other than those for which they are meant to be used or consuming them in excessive amounts. Drug abuse may lead to social, physical, emotional, and job-related problems.
Drugs of abuse help obtain pleasurable effects on the brain. They have very harmful effects on the body, and the most common side effect they have is dependence.
Here we will review the brand names or street names, route of administration, effects of intoxication, and health consequences of 10 drugs of abuse.
Brand names: Adderall and Dexedrine
Street names: bennies, black beauties, hearts, speed, truck drivers, uppers
Route of administration: injection, snorted, or smoked
Effects of Intoxication: the effects of amphetamine intoxication are;
Health consequences: the potential health consequences of abusing amphetamines can be;
Brand names: Nembutal, Seconal, and Phenobarbital
Street names: barbs, reds, phennies, yellows, yellow jackets
Route of administration: injection and oral
Effects of intoxication: the effects of barbiturates intoxication are;
Health consequences: the potential health consequences of barbiturates abuse can be;
Brand names: Ativan, Librium, Valium, Xanax
Street names: candy, downers, tranks, Xannies, Xannie bars
Route of administration: oral
Effects of intoxication: the effects of benzodiazepines intoxication are:
Health consequences: the potential health consequences of benzodiazepines drug abuse can be;
Brand names: Wellbutrin
Street names: poor man’s cocaine
Route of administration: oral
Effects of intoxication: the effects of bupropion intoxication are;
Health consequences: the potential health consequences of bupropion drug abuse are;
Street name: Blow, bump, candy, coke, crack, rock, snow, toot
Route of administration: injection, smoked, and snorted
Effects of intoxication: the effects of cocaine intoxication are;
Health consequences: the health consequences of cocaine drug abuse are;
Brand names: Fiorinal with codeine, Tylenol with codeine
Street names: Captain Cody, schoolboy, loads, pancakes, and syrup
Route of administration: injection and oral
Effects of intoxication: the effects of codeine intoxication are;
Health consequences: the potential health consequences of codeine drug abuse are;
Brand name: Rohypnol
Street name: forget-me pill, Mexican Valium, roofies, roofinol, rope, rophies
Route of administration: oral and snorted
Effects of intoxication: the effects of flunitrazepam intoxication are;
Health consequences: the potential health consequences of flunitrazepam drug abuse are;
Brand name: Lyrica, Neurontin
Street name: gabbie
Route of administration: oral
Effects of intoxication: the effects of gabapentin intoxication are:
Health consequences: the potential health consequences of gabapentin drug abuse are:
Street names: Georgia home boy, grievous bodily harm,
liquid ecstasy, goop, liquid X
Route of administration: oral
Effects of intoxication: the intoxication effects of GHB are:
Health consequences: the potential health effects of GHB drug abuse are:
Street names: Smack, brown sugar, dope, junk, white horse, China white
Routes of administration: injection, smoked, and snorted
Effects of intoxication: the effects of heroin intoxication are;
Health consequences: the potential health consequences of heroin drug abuse are;
If you are a resident of the U.S., you have the right to bodily autonomy and in most cases, there are various employment opportunities that do not require any proof of vaccination.
We strongly recommend that you do not seek, produce, or distribute fake vaccine cards – it is not only a danger to those around you, but it could cost you your career and so much more.
Love what you read?
Share our insider knowledge and tips!
Read More
Critical Concepts | Inside Scoop You’re Not a Guinea Pig: The Importance of Clinical Research Though negative clinical research trials like the Tuskegee Syphilis study have gained prominence over the years, a former clinical research nurse shares the value of research...
Advancing Your Career | Hospitals | Inside Scoop Nurse Night Shift Hours: What to Expect Working Overnights Explore a typical nurse’s workday on night shift hours. Discover the pros and cons of being a night shift nurse. Learn how to prepare for a successful shift...
Critical Concepts | Inside Scoop The Nurse’s Role in Addressing Intimate Partner Violence October is Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month, and nurses play a significant role in identifying signs of abuse. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported...
