Here is a list of popular drugs of abuse and their corresponding drug testing symbols:
Alphabetical (A-Z)
| Symbol | Drug Name/Family | Street & Prescription Names |
|---|---|---|
| 6AM | 6-Acetylmorphine | Heroin/Morphine metabolite |
| AMP | Amphetamines | Speed, Uppers, Phentermine, other |
| BAR | Barbiturates | Downers, Seconal, Butisol, Mebaral, other |
| BUP | Buprenorphine | Suboxone, Buprenex, Subutex, other |
| BZO | Benzodiazepines | Benzos, Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, other |
| COC | Cocaine | Coke, Crack, Snow, Blow, etc. |
| FEN/FTY | Fentanyl | China White, Apache, Actiq, Duragesic, Sublimaze, other |
| K2 | Synthetic Cannabinoid | K2, Spice, Incense, etc. |
| mAMP | Methamphetamine | Meth, Crystal, Ice, Glass, etc. |
| MOP/MOR | Morphine | M, MS Contin, Roxanol, Kadian, other |
| MDMA | Methylenedioxymethamphetamine | Ecstasy, Molly, X, etc. |
| MTD | Methadone | Dolophine, Methados, Diskets, other |
| OPI | Opiates | H, Heroin, Smack, Codeine, Morphine, Opium, etc. |
| OXY | Oxycodone | Oxy, Percocet, OxyContin, Roxicodone, other |
| PCP | Phencyclidine | PCP, Angel Dust, etc. |
| PPX | Propoxyphene | Darvocet, Darvon, PP-Cap, other |
| TCA | Tricyclic Antidepressants | Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline, Imipramine, other |
| THC | Tetrahydrocannabinol | Marijuana, Weed, Pot, Ganja, Mary Jane, etc. |
| TRA | Tramadol | ConZip, Ultram, other |
Please note that this table is not an exhaustive list for drugs of abuse or the street and prescription names for these drugs. Drug trends, slang terms, and street names are constantly evolving and may vary by region or among different social groups.
Popularity of Usage in the U.S. (Highest-Lowest) Updated 12/1/2022
| Symbol | Drug Name/Family | Street & Prescription Names |
| THC | Tetrahydrocannabinol | Marijuana, Weed, Pot, Ganja, Mary Jane, etc. |
| BZO | Benzodiazepines | Benzos, Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, other |
| OPI | Opiates | H, Heroin, Smack, Codeine, Morphine, Opium, etc. |
| OXY | Oxycodone | Oxy, Percocet, OxyContin, Roxicodone, other |
| mAMP | Methamphetamine | Meth, Crystal, Ice, Glass, etc. |
| COC | Cocaine | Coke, Crack, Snow, Blow, etc. |
| AMP | Amphetamines | Speed, Uppers, Phentermine, other |
| FEN/FTY | Fentanyl | China White, Apache, Actiq, Duragesic, Sublimaze, other |
| MTD | Methadone | Dolophine, Methados, Diskets, other |
| MDMA | Methylenedioxymethamphetamine | Ecstasy, Molly, X, etc. |
| BUP | Buprenorphine | Suboxone, Buprenex, Subutex, other |
| 6AM | 6-Acetylmorphine | Heroin/Morphine metabolite |
| MOP/MOR | Morphine | M, MS Contin, Roxanol, Kadian, other |
| PCP | Phencyclidine | PCP, Angel Dust, etc. |
| K2 | Synthetic Cannabinoid | K2, Spice, Incense, etc. |
| TRA | Tramadol | ConZip, Ultram, other |
| BAR | Barbiturates | Downers, Seconal, Butisol, Mebaral, other |
| PPX | Propoxyphene | Darvocet, Darvon, PP-Cap, other |
| TCA | Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) | Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline, Imipramine, other |
Usage popularity ranking is for the United States as of the end of 2021, based on compiled and estimated data from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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