2C’s
Other names: 2C, 2C-T-x, 2C-x, Bees
A family of psychedelic phenethylamines known as the “2Cs”, including 2C-B, 2C-I and 2C-E. 2C-B is considered both a hallucinogen and a mild entactogen.
Substance Info
Alcohol
Other names: Booze, Brew, Charge, Goon, Grog, Liquid Gold, Longneck, Moonshine, Piss, Shots, Tallie
Alcohol is the most widely used psychoactive drug in Australia. It is a depressant that slows down breathing and heart rate, making your body and mind more relaxed.
Amphetamine
Other names: Adds, Dexis, Fast, Goey, Louis, Ox Blood, Pep, Speed, Uppers, Whip, Whizz
Amphetamines are stimulant drugs, which means they act to speed up heart rate and breathing. Speed now mostly contains methamphetamine of varying purity.
Amyl Nitrite
Other names: Amyl, Jungle Juice, Kix, Poppers, Ram, Rush, Thrush, TNT
Alkyl nitrites, also known as poppers, are short-lasting drugs which cause a headrush and muscle relaxation. They appear as liquids that produce a vapour that can be inhaled.
Antidepressants
Other names: Cymbalta, Effexor, Lexapro, MAOI, Prozac, Zoloft
Antidepressants include SSRIs, SNRIs and MAOIs, and are generally prescribed for depression and anxiety disorders. They are rarely used recreationally but they do interact with many recreational drugs.
Antipsychotics
Other names: Abilify, Clozapine, Haloperidol, Seroquel, Zyprexa
Antipsychotics are generally prescribed for the management of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis and related illnesses. All antipsychotics act on dopamine receptors in the brain.
Arylcyclohexylamines
Other names: 2F-NENDCK (CanKET), 3-HO-PCP, Arylcyclohexylamines, Designer Drugs, K, Ketamine, Mexxy), PCP, PCP Analogues, Research Chemicals (RCs), Tiletamine (Polar Bear Ket)
A class of compounds which typically produce dissociation, anesthesia and hallucinogenic effects. Many have not been studied in humans and may have unexpected and/or dangerous side effects.
Benzos
Other names: Benzo, Benzodiazepine, BZ, Downer, Moggies, Normies, Rohypnol, Serras, Sleepers, Tranx, Valium, Vals, Xanax, Xannies, Xans
Benzodiazepines, or ‘benzos’, are a group of drugs with depressant effects, commonly prescribed by doctors to relieve stress and anxiety and assist with problems sleeping.
Cannabis
Other names: Bud, Choof, Cones, Dope, Ganja, Grass, Green, Marijuana, Weed, Yarndi
Cannabis plants produce a group of chemicals called cannabinoids, which produce mental and physical effects when consumed. Cannabis has depressant, psychedelic and stimulating effects.
Cathinones
Other names: 4-MMC / Mephedrone, Bath Salts, Cathinone, Eutylone, M-CAT, MDPV, Meow, Methedrone, N-Ethylpentylone, Novel Psychoactive Substance (NSP), Pentylone, Research Chemical (RC)
Cathinone is a stimulant drug found in the leaves of khat. Synthetic cathinones are commonly referred to as “bath salts”, and their effects, dosages and toxicity have not been widely researched.
Cocaine
Other names: Blow, Charlie, Coke, Cola, Nose Beers, Nose Candy, Powder, Rack, Snow, Toot, Yay-yo
Cocaine is a short acting stimulant that acts on the CNS speeding up heart rate and breathing. This resource focuses on powdered cocaine (cocaine hydrochloride).
DMT
Other names: Aya (Ayahuasca), Changa, Deems, Dimitri, Spice, The Sacrament, The Spirit Molecule
DMT is a psychoactive chemical in the tryptamine family. It causes intense visuals and strong psychedelic mental effects when smoked, or when taken orally with a MAOI.
DXM
Other names: Dextromethorphan, DM, DXM, Robo, Robotripping, Skittling
Dextromethorphan (‘DXM’ or ‘DM’) is a cough suppressant in many over-the-counter cold and cough medicines. It has sedative, dissociative and stimulant properties (at higher doses).
GHB
Other names: Fantasy, Frank, G, GBL, Grievous Bodily Harm, Juice, Liquid E, Liquid X, OJ
GHB is a depressant that slows down breathing and heart rate. The dose range is very narrow, so there is a fine line between a safe dose and overdose.
Heroin
Other names: Black Tar, China White, Gear, H, Hammer, Harry, Homebake, Horse, Junk, Skag, Smack, The Dragon
Heroin is an analgesic (pain-relieving) depressant that acts on the CNS slowing down breathing and heart rate. It is an opiate drug made from morphine.
Image & Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPEDs)
Other names: A's, Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids (AAS), Andro, Arnies, Caseys, Gym Candy, HGH, Human Growth Hormone (HGH), Image & Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPEDs), PEIDs, Pumpers, Roids, Vets' Drugs, Weight Trainers
IPEDs comprise a range of substances including Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids (AAS), Human Growth Hormone (HGH), insulin, Thyroid Hormone (T3), stimulants such as clenbuterol, prohormones, SARMs and peptides.
Ketamine
Other names: K, Ket, Ketters, KitKat, Special K, Vitamin K
Ketamine is a dissociative that has analgesia and anaesthetic properties. People who use ketamine can find themselves completely disconnected from their surroundings, their body and sensations.
LSD
Other names: Acid, Alice, Blotters, Cid, Cubes, Dots, Drops, Liquid, Lucy, Microdots, Tabs, Trips
LSD, or lysergic acid diethylamide, is an extremely powerful psychedelic drug. The most common form is drops of LSD solution dried onto gelatin sheets, blotting paper or sugar cubes.
MDA
Other names:
MDA is a psychoactive drug belonging to a family of drugs called entactogens/empathogens. It also has stimulant and psychedelic properties, and its effects can be unpredictable and vary significantly between people.
MDMA
Other names: Bickies, Caps, Eccies, Flippers, Ginger, Googs, M, MD, Molly, Pills, Pingas, X, XTC
MDMA, the intended active ingredient of ecstasy, is a psychedelic stimulant. Ecstasy/or MDMA caps can contain additives like PMMA or BZP which can cause a variety of side effects.
Methamphetamine
Other names: Crack, Crystal, Frosty, Ice, Meth, Rock, Shabu, Shard, T, Tina
Meth or Ice are the common names for (generally) crystalline methamphetamine, a stimulant that acts on the CNS speeding up breathing and heart rate. The high comes on quickly and intensely.
Methoxetamine
Other names: Designer Drugs, Mexxy, MKet, MXE (Rhino Ket, Novel Psychoactive Substance (NSP), Research Chemical (RC), Special K
Methoxetamine (MXE) belongs to a class of compounds called Arylcyclohexylamines, which typically produce dissociation, anesthesia and hallucinogenic effects. There is very little information on its safety.
NBOMes
Other names: 25-I-NBOMe, 25I, 2C-I-NBOMe, Bom-25, N-Bomb, NBOMe, Novel Psychoactive Substance (NSP), Pandora, Phenethylamines, Psychedelics, Solaris
NBOMes are a series of potent serotonin agonists related to the 2C-(x) series of phenethylamines. They have been sold as an alternative to LSD or as LSD, so users may accidentally ingest NBOMe as counterfeited LSD or MDMA.
Nitazenes
Other names: Benzimidazole Opioids, Nitazenes
Nitazenes, also known as benzimidazole opioids, are a highly potent class of synthetic opioids. Some are more potent than fentanyl and thus pose a very high risk of overdose.
Nitrous Oxide
Other names: Balloons, Bulbs, Hippy Crack, Laughing Gas, N2O, Nangs, Nitro, Nos, Whippets
Nitrous Oxide (N2O) is a colourless gas commonly used for sedation and pain relief. When inhaled, it causes rapid analgesia (pain relief), euphoria, mild sedation & psychedelic dissociation.
Opioids
Other names: Bupe, Grapes, Grey Nurses, Greys, Hillbilly Heroin, Kickers, Lean, MS Contin, OC, Oranges, Ox, Oxy, Purple Drank, Subbies
Opioids are a class of medication that takes its name from the opium poppy. One of their main functions is to relieve pain, and they are used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Psilocybin
Other names: Blue Meanies, Food of the Gods, FunGuys, Gold Tops, Goldies, Liberty Caps, Magic Mushrooms, Mushies, Shrooms
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by more than 200 species of mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms. It is quickly converted by the body to psilocin.
