An incomplete list of drugs and inexpert information

types-of-addictive-drugs8685207811977591567 — Substances come in many forms. Some are legal, while others are prohibited.

This is a short list of substances that is meant to help you gain a rudimentary level of understanding of the various types of chemicals that are available for human consumption and their effects. This list is absolutely not intended to be used for the purposes of ingesting or otherwise consuming any substance. We will have a post in Harm Reduction Resources soon that will explain how to safely dose potent drugs. Bookmark that page and check back often.

Drug Type List

Alcohol – the most ubiquitous and widely used substance in history. A sedative that is created by introducing the microorganism yeast to sugar, alcohol is not prescribed for any condition in the modern world. However, it accounts for the vast majority of substance abuse, substance use related deaths, and enjoys widespread adoption. Causes drowsiness, lowered inhibitions, short-term memory loss (black outs), euphoria, and temporarily reduces anxiety.

Alcohol is legal for adult consumption, and taxed.

Benzodiazepines – a class of sedatives that causes drowsiness, lowered inhibitions, short-term memory loss (blackouts), reduced anxiety, and euphoria. They are prescribed to treat conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. Examples: Valium (diazepam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Xanax (alprazolam). This substance closely resembles the effects of alcohol, and influences many of the same cellular systems and receptors. For this reason, it is often prescribed in low doses for short periods of time to safely detox individuals from alcohol.

Valium is often prescribed to treat alcohol withdrawal.

Stimulants – a class of substances that causes heightened alertness, mental focus, euphoria, insomnia, and appetite suppression. They are prescribed to treat conditions such as ADD/ADHD and to assist patients with weight loss. Examples: Adderall (amphetamine hydrochloride), methamphetamine, Vyvanse, and caffeine.

Intended Effect(s):

Increased Mental Focus
Incrased Alertness
Appetite Supression

All effects

Decreased Appetite
Increased mental focus
Eurphoria
Insomnia
Nausea
Increased Alertness

Methamphetamine and Caffeine are both stimulants

Opiates – class of substances that result analgesia, euphoria, constipation, myosis, and a sense of well-being. They are prescribed to treat conditions such as: severe pain. Examples: Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Morphine, Heroin.

All opiates are derived from the Opium Poppy.

Hallucinogens – a class of substances that result in altered perceptions of reality. Popular hallucinogens include LSD, Psilocybin (magic mushrooms), and mescaline (from the Peyote cactus).