Most Frequently Abused Drugs
Drug Name/ Class
 Commercial and/or Street Names  How is Taken  Intoxication Effects  Adverse Health Consequences
Marijuana Cannabinoid Dope, pot, joints, grass, reefer, weed, etc.  Smoked, swallowed
 Euphoria, slowed thinking and reaction time, confusion, impaired balance and coordination  Cough, frequent respiratory infections; impaired memory and learning; increased heart rate, anxiety; panic attacks
 Cocaine
Stimulant
 Blow, bump, candy, charlie, coke, crack, rock, snow, toot  Snorted, smoked, injected  Increased heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, metabolism; feelings of exhilaration, energy, increased mental alertness Rapid or irregular heart beat; reduced appetite, weight loss, heart failure, nervousness, insomnia, chest pain, respiratory failure, nausea, abdominal pain, strokes, seizures, headaches, malnutrition, panic attacks
 Amphetamines Stimulant Biphetamine, Dexedrine; bennies, black beauties, crosses, hearts, speed, truck drivers, uppersSwallowed, smoked, injected, snorted  Increased heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism; feelings of exhilaration, energy, increased mental alertness, rapid breathing  Rapid or irregular heart beat; reduced appetite, weight loss, heart failure, nervousness, insomnia, tremor, loss of coordination; irritability, anxiousness, restless-ness, delirium, panic, paranoia, impulsive behavior, aggressive-ness, psychosis
 Methampheta-mine
Stimulant
 Desoxyn; chalk, crank, crystal, fire, glass, go fast, ice, meth, speed  Swallowed, smoked, injected, snorted  Increased heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism; feelings of exhilaration, energy, increased mental alertness; aggression, violence, psychotic behavior Rapid or irregular heart beat; reduced appetite, weight loss, heart failure, nervousness, insomnia; memory loss, cardiac and neurological damage; impaired memory and learning


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