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and peers. Some of the information is
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consider:
- You
can’t predict the effect
that a drug can have on you—especially
if it’s the first time you try
it, and even if it’s a small
amount or dose. Everyone's brain and
body chemistry are different. Everyone's
tolerance for drugs is different.
- Using
drugs can lead to abuse, addiction,
serious health problems, and even death.
- Drugs
that are legal—prescription
and over-the counter (OTC) medications—can
be just as dangerous as illegal drugs.
Find
out as much as you can about illegal
and legal drugs and their effects on
your body and brain. The more informed
you are, the more confidently you can
make the right decision about drugs.
Common Drugs of Abuse Detection Time Periods
There are many common drugs of abuse. A common drug of abuse is any drug that is used by a large percentage of the population. The most commonly used drugs of abuse today are THC (Marijuana), Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP (Phencylidine), Methadone, MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine), Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, TCA (Tricyclic) and even Nicotine. Our chart below represents most common drugs of abuse.
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Drugs of Abuse Information includes synonyms, street names, trade names for prescription drugs, therapeutic drugs class, drug description, and drug/metabolite information. Specific drugs are discussed:
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-Description: Amphetamines are a central nervous system stimulant and appetite suppressant.
-Form: pills, powder
-Effects/Use: euphoria, alertness, reduced appetite, and a sense of increased energy
-Trade Names: Obetrol, Dexedrine
-Street Names: Speed, Amp, Bennie, Chalk
-Detection Times: Up to 3 days
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-Description: Barbiturates are a central nervous system depressant.
-Form: pills, powder (crushed pills)
-Effects/Use: sedation, hypnosis, anesthetics, anticonvulsants
-Trade Names: amytal (Amobarbital), methohexital (Brevital), pentobarbital (Nembutal), secobarbital (Seconal), phenobarbital (Luminal), thiamyl (Surital), thiopental (Pentothal)
-Street Names: Barbs. Reds, Downers, Yellow Jackets, Red Devils
-Detection Times: Up to 3 weeks depending on type
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-Description: Prescription pills therapeutically to produce sedation, induce sleep, relieve anxiety.
-Form: pills
-Effects/Use: sedation
-Trade Names: estazolam (ProSom), flurazepam (Dalmane), temazepam (Restoril), triazolam (Halcion), midazolam (Versed), alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol Ruffies)
-Street Names: Downs, Tranks
-Detection Times: Up to 6 weeks for chronic usage
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Club Drugs: Designer Drugs: MDMA (Ecstasy), MDA. Hallucinogens: LSD, Ketamine, Peyote, Mescaline, Mushrooms. Depressants: GHB.
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-Description: Cocaine is a potent central nervous system stimulant and a local anesthetic.
-Form: powder (for snorting or injecting), rocks (crack for smoking)
-Effects/Use: increased energy, paranoia, aggression
-Trade Names: Cocaine
-Street Names: Coke, blow, snow, toot, rock
-Detection Times: Up to 4 days
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Marijuana: Hashish, Hashish Oil, Dronabinol (Marinol).
-Description: A hallucinogen, which when smoked or ingested, provides euphoric feelings for the user.
-Form: dried flowers (marijuana), oily substance (hashish)
-Effects/Use: euphoria, paranoia, increased appetite, short-term memory loss, lack of coordination
-Trade Names: THC, Cannabis Sativa
-Street Names: Pot, Ganja, Weed, Mary Jane, Smoke, Grass, Reefer
-Detection Times: Up to 30 days
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MDMA: Ecstasy (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine).
-Description: MDMA is the main ingredient in the club drug Ecstasy
-Form: pills
-Effects/Use: increased heart rate and blood pressure, euphoria, hallucinations
-Trade Names: MDMA
-Street Names: Ecstasy, X, E, Rolls, Love Drug
-Detection Times: Up to 6 days
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-Description: A narcotic pain reliever for medium to severe pain. Methadone is mainly used as a substitute for heroine or other abused opiates in drug treatment programs.
-Form: pill, powder, liquid
-Effects/Use: euphoria, drowsiness
-Trade Names: Dolophine, Methadone
-Street Names:Meth, Dollies
-Detection Times: Up to 3 days
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-Description: Methamphetamines are closely related chemically to amphetamines, but the central nervous system effects of Methamphetamines are greater.
-Form: pills, powder, crystals
-Effects/Use: euphoria, alertness, reduced appetite, increased energy, anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations, psychotic behavior
-Trade Names: Desoxyn
-Street Names: Crank, Ice, Glass, Crystal
-Detection Times: Up to 5 days
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Opiates: Opium, Morphine, Codeine,Heroin, Hydromorphone, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone.
-Description: A central nervous system depressant which is derived from the opium poppy, including the natural products, morphine and codeine, and the semi-synthetic drugs such as heroin.
-Form: pills, powder
-Effects/Use: euphoria, drowsiness
-Trade Names: Codeine, Morphine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Vicodin, vicodone
-Street Names: H, Smack, Junk, Percs
-Detection Times: Up to 3 days
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-Description: A hallucinogen that was first marketed as a surgical anesthetic in the 1950's, PCP was later removed from the market because of safer alternatives.
-Form: pills, powder
-Effects/Use: mood swings from euphoria to depression, hallucinations
-Trade Names: Phencyclidine
-Street Names: Angel Dust, Hog
-Detection Times: Up to 14 days
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-Description: Antidepressants, commonly used for the treatment of depressive disorders.
-Form: pills, powder
-Effects/Use: See description
-Trade Names: Elavil, Aventyl, Tofranil, Norpramin, Sinequan
-Street Names: None
-Detection Times: Up to 10 days
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Approximate values for detection periods
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Substance
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Urine
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Hair
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Blood / Oral Fluid
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Alcohol
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6–24 hours
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up to 2 days
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12–24 hours
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Amphetamines (except methamphetamine)
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1 to 5 days
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up to 90 days
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12 hours
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Methamphetamine
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3 to 15 days
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up to 90 days
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1–3 days
[5]
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MDMA (Ecstasy)
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24 hours
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up to 90 days
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25 hours
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Barbiturates (except phenobarbital)
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1 day
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up to 90 days
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1 to 2 days
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Phenobarbital
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2 to 3 weeks
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up to 90 days
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4 to 7 days
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Benzodiazepines
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Therapeutic use: up to 7 days. Chronic use (over one year): 4 to 6 weeks
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up to 90 days
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6 to 48 hours
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Cannabis
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3 to 7 days, up to >30 days after heavy use and/or in users with high body fat
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up to 90 days
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2–3 days in blood, up to 2 weeks in blood of heavy users
[7] However, it depends on whether actual THC or THC metabolites are being tested for, the latter having a much longer detection time than the former. THC (marijuana) may only be detectable in saliva/oral fluid for 2–6 hours in most cases.
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Cocaine
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2 to 5 days with exceptions for certain kidney disorders
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up to 90 days
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2 to 5 days
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Codeine
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2 to 3 days
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Cotinine (a break-down product of nicotine)
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2 to 4 days
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up to 90 days
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2 to 4 days
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Morphine
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2 to 4 days
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up to 90 days
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1 – 3 days
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Heroin
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3 to 4 days
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up to 90 days
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1– 2 days
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LSD
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24 to 72 hours (however tests for LSD are very uncommon)
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up to 3 days
[citation needed]
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0 to 3 hours
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Methadone
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3 days
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up to 97 days
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24 hours
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PCP
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3 to 7 days for single use; up to 30 days in chronic users
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up to 90 days
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1 to 3 days
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