Terms surrounding substance use
Many substances are discussed or sold under different street names. It is important for loved ones, caregivers and educators to be informed about the slang words so they may better understand and assist appropriately.
Alcohol
Street names include: Booze, Brew, Sauce, Juice, Hooch, Suds, Liquid courage
Cannabis
Street names include: Weed, Pot, Herb, Mary Jane, Ganja, Bud, Grass, Reefer, Chronic
Phencyclidine (LSD)
Street names include: Acid, Lucy, Tabs, Trips, Doses
Other Hallucinogen
Street names include: Magic Mushrooms, Shrooms, Psychedelics, DMT
Inhalants
Street names include: Huff, Whippets, Poppers, Sniff, Glue, Dusting
Opioid
Street names include: Heroin, Smack, H, Junk, Dope, Oxy, Percs
Sedative, Hypnotic, Anxiolytic
Street names include: Downers, Tranks, Barbs, Sleepers
Amphetamines
Street names include: Speed, Uppers, Beans, Dexies
Cocaine
Street names include: Coke, Blow, Snow, Charlie, Yayo
Other stimulant
Street names include: Meth, Ice, Crystal, Tina
Tobacco
Street names include: Cigs, Smokes, Butts, Cancer sticks
