Common Drug Street Names: Stay in the Know
in Addiction
Published Jan 7, 2022
A street name is a slang term for an illicit substance. People use street names  to ensure privacy when they are talking about substances and substance use to avoid being overheard by a police officer, parent, or someone else in authority while communicating either verbally or through writing. The names can have to do with the way the drug looks, its effects on an individual, or it can be an abbreviated form of the name of the drug.
It’s important for everyone to recognize the common street names for various drugs so they can pick up on the fact that someone they love is engaging in substance abuse, and they can get them the help that they need before it is too late. The following is a list of illicit substances and the street names that are commonly associated with them.
Common Street Names for Cocaine
Blow
Bump
C
Coke
Snow
Coca
Soda Cot
Common Street Names for Heroin
Brown Sugar
China White
Dope
H
Hell Dust
Tar
Thunder
Smack
White Horse
Junk
Horse
Common Street Names for Fentanyl
Apache
China Girl
China Town
China White
Dance Fever
Goodfellas
Great Bear
Poison
Tango
Cash
Common Street Names for Marijuana
Mary Jane
Bud
Blunt
Weed
Grass
Dope
Aunt Mary
Chronic
Green
Herb
Pot
Skunk
Smoke Trees
Common Street Names for Xanax
Z-bars
Bars
School Bus
Yellow Boys
Handlebars
Zanzibar
Zulu
Zizo
Xylophone
Lil Zan
Zannies
Zan
Common Street Names for Valium
Eggs
Jellies
Moggies
Vallies
Common Street Names for GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyric)
Date Rape Drug
G
Geeb
Liquid E
Liquid X
Bodily Harm
Scoop
Common Street Names for Ketamine
Blind Squid
Cat Valium
Green
Jet
K
K-Hold
Special K
Super Acid
Vitamin K
Common Street Names for Kratom
Biak-biak
Herbal Speedball
Ithanng
Kahyam
Ketum
Thom
Common Street Names for LSD (D-Lysergic Acid Diethylamide)
Acid
Blotter
Dots
Yellow Sunshine
Sugar Cubes
Purple Haze
Electric Kool-Aid
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Common Street Names for PCP (Phencyclidine)
Angel
Angel Dust
Zombie
Rocket Fuel
Purple Rain
Dust
Stardust
Wet
Yellow Fever
Common Street Names for Crack Cocaine
Apple Jacks
Nuggets
Base
Ball
Crack
Yam
Yay
Sleet
Space Rocks
Black Rock
Chemical
Dice
Grit
Hail
Hard Rock
Rocks
Poor Man’s Cocaine
Redneck Cocaine
Super Block
Topoo
Tornado
Common Street Names for MDMA (Ecstasy/Molly)
Vitamin E
Vitamin X
Vowel
X
Candy
Clarity
Happy Pills
Speed
Lover’s Speed
Scooby Speed
Malcolm X
Smartees
Triple Stacks
E
E-Bomb
Rolls
Common Street Names for Hydrocodone
Bananas
Dro
Fluff
Hydros
Tabs
Vikes
357s
Watson-387
Common Street Names for Methadone
Tootsie Roll
Red Rock
Dolls
Dollies
Mud
Amidone
Common Street Names for OxyContin
Oxy
30s
As
Berries
Blues
Blueberries
Hillbilly Heroin
Ms
O.C.
Oxycet
Oxycotton
Ozone
Rocky
Signs That Someone Is Engaging in Substance Misuse
If you suspect your loved one is engaging in substance misuse  but want to be sure before you confront them, there are some signs that you can look out for, including:
Are they acting secretive, hiding things, or isolating themselves from others?
Are they struggling financially, asking to borrow money, or stealing money from those around them?
Are they struggling to keep up with personal or professional obligations?
Are they neglecting their hygiene?
Have they stopped participating in hobbies that used to give them joy?
Have they experienced unusual weight loss or weight gain?
Have their eating habits changed?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, your loved one may be struggling with a substance use disorder and need professional treatment.
What You Should Do If You Suspect Your Loved One Is Engaging in Substance Misuse
It can be challenging to know how to confront someone you love who has a substance use disorder. You may worry that they will get angry and become defensive or put a strain on the relationship. While this might be true, it is still not a reason to avoid confronting them. Without being confronted by a loved one, they might continue to engage in substance misuse for an extended period of time. This can lead to severe health problems, overdose, and even death.
The most important thing to remember when confronting someone about their substance use disorder is to come from a place of love and not judgment. The goal is to help the individual realize that they do have a problem, and it hurts not only them but also those around them. While they might not think they are capable of change, there is treatment available to them, and they don’t have to continue living this way.
People use street names when discussing illicit substances in order to avoid being overheard by a law enforcement officer, parent, or another authority figure. The names can be associated with the way a particular drug looks, what effects it has on the person using it, or it may be an abbreviated version of the drug name. It is important to be able to recognize the street names for commonly misused drugs so that if someone you love is engaging in substance misuse, you can confront them and encourage them to seek treatment before it is too late. The best way to confront someone with a substance use disorder is to do so lovingly and without judgment. If you or someone you know is struggling with a substance use disorder, our team at Gallus Medical Detox Centers is here to help. Call (866) 296-5242 today to learn more about our services.
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