Drug Test Poster
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AVERAGE AVERAGE
DRUG CLASS AND DEA DRUG/METABOLITE
COMMON DRUG NAMES STREET NAMES WAYS USED ADDICTION AND WITHDRAWAL DETECTION DETECTION
DRUG ANALYTES SCHEDULE1 MONITORED
TIME URINE TIME ORAL FLUID
O P IAT E S / OPIOID S
Oral; intrarectal; intramuscular; Moderate-to-low risk of physical or psychological dependence. Withdrawal symptoms may include
Codeine Tylenol® #3 Schoolboy Schedule II Codeine, morphine 1-3 days 1-2 days
subcutaneous drug craving, runny nose, yawning, sweating, insomnia, weakness, stomach cramps, etc.
Lorcet®, Lortab®, Hycodan®, Norco®, Moderate potential of physical or psychological dependence. Withdrawal symptoms may include Hydrocodone, hydromorphone,
Hydrocodone Hydros, dones, vics, itchies Schedule II Oral 1-3 days 1-2 days
Vicodin®, Vicoprofen® severe pain, pins and needles, sweating, extreme anxiety, restlessness, sneezing, etc. norhydrocodone
Oral; intramuscular; intravenous;
Moderate-to-high risk of physical or psychological dependence. Withdrawal symptoms may include
Hydromorphone Dilaudid®, Hymorphan® Juice, dillies, M2s, hospital heroin Schedule II subcutaneous; intranasal; rectal; sublin- Hydromorphone 1-3 days 1-2 days
shaking, cold sweats, diarrhea, vomiting, self-doubt, emptiness, etc.
gual; transmucosal; buccal; transdermal
Smoking; snorting; oral; rectal;
Avinza®, Kadian®, MS Contin®, MSIR®, High potential for physical or psychological dependence. Withdrawal symptoms may include
Morphine M, morph Schedule II subcutaneous; intramuscular; Morphine 1-3 days 1-2 days
Roxanol®, Embeda® several stages ranging from drug craving and anxiety to vomiting or loss of appetite.
intravenous; intrathecal
Oral; intramuscular; intravenous;
Tylox®, Percocet®, Percodan®, Moderate-to-high risk of physical or psychological dependence. Withdrawal symptoms may Oxycodone, oxymorphone,
Oxycodone Oxy-cofins, killers, percs Schedule II intranasal; subcutaneous; transdermal; 1-3 days 1-2 days
OxyContin®, OxyIR®, Roxicodone® include anxiety, panic attacks, nausea, muscle pain, fevers, etc. noroxycodone
rectal; epidural
Intravenous; intramuscular; subcutane- High risk of physical or psychological dependence. Withdrawal symptoms may include anxiety,
Oxymorphone Opana ER®, Opana IR®, Numorphan® Blues, nu-blues, biscuits, blue heaven Schedule II Oxymorphone 1-3 days 1-2 days
ous; oral; rectal; intranasal panic attacks, nausea, muscle pain, fevers, etc.
S Y NT H E TI C OPIOID S
Suboxone®, Subutex®, Sublingual; intramuscular; intravenous; Risk of physical and psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal symptoms
Buprenorphine N/A Schedule III Buprenorphine, norbuprenorphine 3-5+ days 1-2+ days
Buprenex®, Butrans® transdermal; intranasal; rectal are typically less severe than other opioids.
Actiq®, Fentora®, Onsolis®, Transdermal; intramuscular; intravenous; Moderate-to-high risk of physical or psychological dependence. Risk of postacute-withdrawal
Fentanyl N/A Schedule II Fentanyl, norfentanyl 1-4 days 1-3 days
Duragesic®, Sublimaze® oral; sublingual; buccal syndrome leading to possible psychiatric disorders, depression, anxiety, etc.
Due to rapid onset, meperidine is more likely to be abused than other prescription opioids.
Meperidine Demerol® Demmies, pain killer Schedule II Oral; intranasal; rectal; intravenous Meperidine, normeperidine 1-3 days 1-2 days
Like other opioids, there is a potential for physical dependence.
Oral; intravenous; insuflation; According to some physicians, methadone causes less of a euphoric high. Often used as Methadone, EDDP (2-ethylidene-1,5-
Methadone Methodose®, Dolophine® Dollies, meth Schedule II 1-7 days 1-2 days
sublingual; rectal an intermediate drug in opioid addiction recovery programs. dimethyl-3,3-diphenylpyrrolidine
Pentazocine Talwin® T’s Schedule IV Oral; intravenous; intramuscular Moderate-to-low physical dependence risk. May have risk of psychological dependence. Pentazocine 1-3 days 1-2 days
Nonscheduled
by itself,
Propoxyphene Darvocet®, Darvon® Pain killer Oral; intravenous; rectal Risk of limited physical or psychological dependence with prolonged use. Norpropoxyphene, propoxyphene 1-7 days 1-2 days
Schedule IV in
combination.
High risk of physical or psychological dependence. Withdrawal symptoms may include anxiety,
Tapentadol Nucynta® N/A Schedule II Oral Tapentadol, desmethyltapentadol 1-3 days 1-2 days
sweating, trouble sleeping, etc.
Oral; intravenous; intramuscular; Risk of limited physical or psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal symptoms
Tramadol Ryzolt®, Ultracet®, Ultram® N/A Schedule IV Tramadol, O-desmethyltramadol 1-3 days 1-2 days
rectal; sublingual; buccal; intranasal may include anxiety, depression, anguish, sweating, restless legs, etc.
S T I MU L AN TS
Aimies, back dex, bennies, black beauties, brain pills, bumblebees,
Risk of limited physical or psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal symptoms
Amphetamine Adderall®, Benzedrine®, Dexedrine® cartwheels, dexies, marathons, minibennie, pep pills, pixies, road Schedule II Oral, typical dosage: 5-15 mg Amphetamine 2-4+ days 1-3 days
may include extreme hunger, fatigue, shaking, seizures, arrhythmia, etc.
dope, speed, truck drivers, uppers
Ritalin®, Concerta®, High risk of physical or psychological dependence. Withdrawal symptoms may include
Methylphenidate N/A Schedule II Oral; transdermal Methylphenidate, ritalinic acid 2-4 days 1-2 days
Methylin®, Provigil® depression, extreme fatigue, etc.
Smoking; insuflation; oral; transdermal; High potential for physical or psychological dependence. Withdrawal symptoms may include
Nicotine Nicorette®, Nicoderm® N/A Nonscheduled Cotinine, 3-OH-cotinine 2-4 days 2-4 days
intrabuccal; vaporized; buccal anxiety, irritability, headache, hunger, craving for cigarettes, etc.
B EN Z O DI A ZEPIN ES
Risk of limited physical or psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal Alprazolam, α-hydroxy
Alprazolam Xanax®, Niravam®, Xanor® Downs, nerve pills, tranks Schedule IV Oral 2-8 days 1-2 days
symptoms may include anxiety, irritability, insomnia, sensory disturbances, etc. alprazolam
Angirex®, Elenium®, Klopoxid®,
Librax®, Libritabs®, Librium®, Mesural®, Risk of limited physical or psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal
Chlordiazepoxide Downs, nerve pills, tranks Schedule IV Oral; intramuscular Nordiazepam, oxazepam 1-7 days 1-2 days
Multum®, Novapam®, Risolid®, symptoms may include anxiety, irritability, insomnia, sensory disturbances, etc.
Silibrin®, Sonimen®, Tropium®
Oral; intravenous; Risk of limited physical or psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal
Clonazepam Klonopin® Downs, nerve pills, tranks Schedule IV Clonazepam, 7-amino clonazepam 3-14 days 1-2 days
intramuscular; sublingual symptoms may include anxiety, irritability, insomnia, sensory disturbances, etc.
Risk of limited physical or psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal
Clorazepate Tranxene®, Novo-Clopate® Downs, nerve pills, tranks Schedule IV Oral Nordiazepam, oxazepam 1-7 days 1-2 days
symptoms may include anxiety, irritability, insomnia, sensory disturbances, etc.
Oral; intramuscular; Risk of limited physical or psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal Diazepam, temazepam,
Diazepam Valium® Downs, nerve pills, tranks Schedule IV 3-14 days 1-2 days
intravenous; suppository symptoms may include anxiety, irritability, insomnia, sensory disturbances, etc. nordiazepam, oxazepam
Risk of limited physical or psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal N1-desalkyl-lurazepam,
Flurazepam Dalmane®, Dalmadorm® Downs, nerve pills, tranks Schedule IV Oral 1-3 days 1-2 days
symptoms may include anxiety, irritability, insomnia, sensory disturbances, etc. hydroxyethyl-lurazepam
Oral; intramuscular; intravenous; Risk of limited physical or psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal
Lorazepam Ativan® Lorax®, Emotavil® Downs, nerve pills, tranks Schedule IV Lorazepam 2-5 days 1-2 days
sublingual; transdermal symptoms may include anxiety, irritability, insomnia, sensory disturbances, etc.
Oral; intramuscular; Risk of limited physical or psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal
Midazolam Versed, Dormicum, Hypnovel® Downs, nerve pills, tranks Schedule IV
intravenous; parenteral symptoms may include anxiety, irritability, insomnia, sensory disturbances, etc.
α-Hydroxymidazolam 1-3 days 1-2 days
1-3 days
Murelax®, Serax®, Serepax®, Risk of limited physical or psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal
Oxazepam Downs, nerve pills, tranks Schedule IV Oral Oxazepam 4-6 weeks 1-2 days
Alepam®, Adumbran® symptoms may include anxiety, irritability, insomnia, sensory disturbances, etc.
Chronic use 2
King Kong pills, jellies, jelly, Edinburgh eccies, tams, terms, mazzies,
temazies, tammies, temmies, beans, eggs, green eggs, wobbly eggs,
Risk of limited physical or psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal
Temazepam Restoril®, Tenox®, Euhypnos® knockouts, hardball, norries, oranges, rugby balls, ruggers, terminators, Schedule IV Oral Temazepam, oxazepam 1-4 days 1-2 days
symptoms may include anxiety, irritability, insomnia, sensory disturbances, etc.
red and blue, no-gos, blackout, green devils, drunk pills, brainwash,
mind erasers, tem-tems, mommy's big helper, vitamin T, bit T, TZ
M U S C LE REL AXAN T S
Risk of limited physical or psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal
Carisoprodol Soma®, Soprodal® Dance, DS, Las Vegas cocktail, soma coma, wallace 200s Schedule IV Oral Carisoprodol, meprobamate 2-5 days 1-2 days
symptoms may include stomach pain, sleep problems, headache, nausea, seizure, etc.
Risk of limited physical or psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal
Meprobamate Miltown®, Equanil®, Meprospan® Dance, DS, Las Vegas cocktail, soma coma, wallace 200s Schedule IV Oral Meprobamate 2-5 days 2-3 days
symptoms may include vomiting, ataxia, tremors, muscle twitching, confusion, etc.
B AR B I T U R AT ES
Risk of physical and psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal symptoms
Amobarbital Amytal® Yellow jackets, angels, downers, red birds, phennies, yellows, tootsies Schedule II Oral; intravenous; intramuscular; rectal Amobarbital 3-10 days 1-2 days
may include anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, dizziness, seizures, psychosis, etc.
Risk of physical and psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal symptoms
Butabarbital Butisol®, Butibel® Yellow jackets, angels, downers, red birds, phennies, yellows, tootsies Schedule III Oral Butabarbital 1 day–3 weeks 1-2 days
may include anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, dizziness, seizures, psychosis, etc.
Yellow jackets, angels, downers, red birds, phennies, yellows, Risk of physical and psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal symptoms
Butalbital Fiorinal®, Fioricet® Schedule III Oral Butalbital 3-10 days 1-2 days
tootsies, schoolboys may include anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, dizziness, seizures, psychosis, etc.
Risk of physical and psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal symptoms
Pentobarbital Nembutal® Yellow jackets, angels, downers, red birds, phennies, yellows, tootsies Schedule II Oral; intravenous; intramuscular; rectal Pentobarbital 3-10 days 1-2 days
may include anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, dizziness, seizures, psychosis, etc.
Yellow jackets, angels, downers, red birds, phennies, yellows, Risk of limited physical or psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal symptoms
Phenobarbital Belladonna®, Luminal® Schedule IV Oral; rectal; intravenous; intramuscular Phenobarbital 1 day–4 weeks 1-2 days
tootsies, goofballs may include anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, dizziness, seizures, psychosis, etc.
Schedule II
® Yellow jackets, angels, downers, red birds, phennies, yellows, by itself, Risk of physical and psychological dependence with prolonged use. Withdrawal symptoms
Secobarbital Seconal Oral Secobarbital 3-10 days 1-2 days
tootsies, barbs, reds Schedule III may include anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, dizziness, seizures, psychosis, etc.
in combination.
N EU R O PATH IC S
Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence. Withdrawal
Gabapentin Neurontin® N/A Nonscheduled Oral Gabapentin 1-3 days 1-2 days2
symptoms may include anxiety, irritability, insomnia, sensory disturbances, etc.
Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence. Withdrawal
Pregabalin Lyrica® Lycia Schedule V Oral; intravenous; insuflation Pregabalin 1-3 days 1-2 days2
symptoms may include restlessness, insomnia, anxiety, relapse of seizures, etc.
S E D ATI V E S /H Y PN OT IC S