Drugs of Abuse: A Clinical Reference Guide for Healthcare Professionals
An educational pharmacology reference cataloging prescription and OTC drugs commonly diverted for recreational misuse, organized by drug class with salt names, mechanisms, side effects, and Indian scheduling.
Opioids (Mild): Codeine, Tramadol, and Tapentadol
A clinical pharmacology reference on Codeine, Tramadol, and Tapentadol — their legitimate uses, mechanisms, why they are abused, side effects, and Indian scheduling.
Anabolic Steroids and Performance-Enhancing Drugs
A clinical reference on Nandrolone, Stanozolol, Testosterone, and hGH — substances diverted from medicine into gyms and athletics for performance enhancement.
Opioids (Strong): Morphine, Fentanyl, Pethidine, and Buprenorphine
A clinical pharmacology reference on the strongest opioid analgesics — their legitimate uses, mechanisms, why they are diverted, side effects, and Indian scheduling.
Benzodiazepines: Alprazolam, Diazepam, Lorazepam, and Clonazepam
A clinical pharmacology reference on the most commonly abused benzodiazepines in India — their salt names, mechanisms, side effects, and signs of abuse.
Z-Drugs and Sedatives: Zolpidem, Zopiclone, and Nitrazepam
A clinical pharmacology reference on non-benzodiazepine hypnotics and older sedatives commonly abused for their trance-like and euphoric effects.
Gabapentinoids: Pregabalin and Gabapentin
A clinical reference on Pregabalin and Gabapentin, the rapidly emerging class of abused nerve-pain medications, covering their pharmacology and abuse patterns.
Stimulants: Methylphenidate, Modafinil, and Amphetamines
A clinical pharmacology reference on CNS stimulants used for ADHD and narcolepsy that are commonly abused for cognitive enhancement and euphoria.
Dissociatives: Ketamine, Dextromethorphan, and Nitrous Oxide
A clinical pharmacology reference on NMDA antagonists diverted for recreational use, covering Ketamine, DXM, and Nitrous Oxide.
Anticholinergics and Antihistamines: Promethazine, Diphenhydramine, and Trihexyphenidyl
A clinical reference on OTC and prescription drugs abused for their deliriant, sedative, and hallucinogenic effects via anticholinergic mechanisms.
Muscle Relaxants and Barbiturates: Carisoprodol, Cyclobenzaprine, and Phenobarbital
A clinical reference on older sedatives, muscle relaxants, and barbiturates with significant abuse potential and dangerous withdrawal profiles.