Street Drugs for Middle School
What is fentanyl?
A powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent
What is "black tar"?
A relatively crude and unrefined form of heroin; sticky like roofing tar or hard like coal.
What are common street names for methamphetamine?
Chalk, crank, crystal, ice, meth, and speed
What does heroin do to the brain?
Enters the brain rapidly and binds to opioid receptors on cells located in many areas, especially those involved in feelings of pain and pleasure and in controlling heart rate, sleeping, and breathing
What drugs are grouped under Hallucinogens?
LSD, PCP, MDMA (Ecstasy), Ketamine, Phencyclidine, Inhalants, Magic Mushrooms, Peyote
What drugs are grouped under Stimulants?
Methamphetamine, Prescription Stimulants, Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Khat, Tobacco, E-Cigarette
What drugs are grouped under narcotics?
Opioids, Fentanyl, Heroin, Black Tar Heroin, Counterfeit Tablets, Prescription Narcotics
What drugs are grouped under Depressants?
Prescription Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, GHB
What drugs are grouped under Cannabis?
Recreational Marijuana, Medical Marijuana, Concentrates
What drugs are grouped under Synthetics?
Spice and Bath Salts