A to Z Addictive Substances

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Percodan

Percodan's key ingredient is oxycodone, the highly addictive narcotic that is also in the prescription drugs OxyContin and Percocet. However, Percodan also contains aspirin, and it may be sold under the name of Endodan. Recognized as a Schedule II ...

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Phenobarbital

Phenobarbital is an anti-convulsion barbiturate primarily used to control seizures. It is also used to treat insomnia, anxiety and to minimize benzodiazepines as well as barbiturate withdrawal symptoms. Phenobarbital has a long acting plasma half-lif...

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Psilocybin

Psilocybin, also known as "magic mushrooms", "shrooms", and "psychedelic mushrooms", is a hallucinogenic drug that has a chemical relation to LSD. It can be produced synthetically or extracted from psilocybin Mexicana mushrooms or other species of mu...

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Quaaludes

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Ritalin

Ritalin is the trade name for methylphenidate. It is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat attentional deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD), narcolepsy (a sleeping disorder) and postural orthostatic tachycardia, a condition in which the...

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Rivia

Rivia is the brand name for Naltrexone Hydrochloride used in the treatment of alcoholism and opioid dependence. As an opioid receptor antagonist, Revia blocks the euphoric effects of narcotics opioid alkaloids and in some cases reduce the cravings th...

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Roxanol

Roxanol is a highly concentrated morphine sulfate primarily used to alleviate pain in terminal patients. Morphine can also be described as an opioid (narcotic) analgesic that is sold under various brand names such as Roxanol. It works by directly blo...

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Ryzolt

Ryzolt is the brand name for Tramadol. It is a non-narcotic pain reliever with a dual matrix delivery system administered for long term, around the clock pain management. As a central nervous system depressant or "downers", as they are sometimes call...

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Secobarbital

Secobarbital is a barbiturate derivative marketed under the brand name Seconal. Barbiturates are central nervous system depressants with sedating properties. The depressant effects which work by slowing down brain activity makes Secobarbital useful i...

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Sleeping Pills

Sleeping pills belong to any category or class of drugs that has sleep inducing or anesthetic properties such as hypnotics, benzodiazepines and barbiturates. These various categories contribute to sedation in some way. Chemical substances that can ac...

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Solvents

Solvents are base solutions such as paint thinners, gases, glues, aerosols, lighter fluid and cleaning liquids. These solvents all emit chemicals that can be toxic if inhaled or ingested. These products are designed for household or commercial use an...

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Soma

Soma is a muscle relaxer that contains an active ingredient capable of blocking the transmission of pain between the nerves and the brain. It is a round, white tablet that has ?SOMA? printed on one side (next to the dosage, which may be 250mg or 35...

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