Drug Dictionary

What are the chemical names
used in the Florida  Statutes
and Drug Laws?
Florida Drug Name
Dictionary Online

What are the chemical names used in the Florida Statutes and Drug Laws? 

Florida Drug Name Dictionary Online

Benzodiazepine - A family of sedative-hypnotic drugs indicated for the treatment of stress, anxiety, seizures and alcohol withdrawal. Benzodiazepines are often referred to as "minor tranquilizers." Xanax (Alprazolam) and Valium (Diazepam) are the most commonly prescribed drugs in this drug class.

Buprenorphine - A semi-synthetic opioid known as Buprenex, Suboxone, and Subutex indicated for the treatment of opioid addiction and moderate to severe pain.

Cannabinoids - A series of compounds found in the marijuana plant, the most psychoactive of which is THC, a strong, illicit hallucinogen. Street names for this drug are often associated with a geographic area from which it came but also include generic names like "ganja", "MY, "ragweed", "reefer" and "grass."

Carisoprodol - Muscle relaxant indicated for the treatment of pain, muscle spasms and limited mobility. It is often abused in conjunction with analgesics for enhanced euphoric effect. It is marketed as Soma.

Cocaine - An illicit stimulant. Powdered cocaine goes by many street names including "C", "blow", "snow" and "nose candy", while freebase cocaine is mostly commonly known as "crack."

Difluoroethane -A gas that is commonly found in electronic cleaning products, and many other consumer aerosol products.

Ethyl Alcohol - Alcohol or ethanol.

Fentanyl - Synthetic narcotic analgesic (pain killer) used in the Durgesic transdermal patch. Also available in a solid "lollypop" sold under the brand name Actiq.

Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB) - A depressant, also known as a "date rape" drug. GHB often goes by the street name "easy lay", "scoop", "liquid X", "Georgia home boy" and "grievous bodily harm."

Heroin - An illicit narcotic derivative. It is a semi-synthetic product of opium. Heroin also has multiple street names including "H", "hombre" and "smack."

Hydrocodone -A narcotic analgesic (pain killer). Vicodin and Lortab are two common drugs containing hydrocodone.

Hydromorphone - A narcotic analgesic (pain killer) used to treat moderate to severe pain. Marketed under the trade name Dilaudid, it is two to eight times more potent than morphine. Commonly used by abusers as a substitute for heroin.

Ketamine -An animal tranquilizer and a chemical relative of PCP. Street names for this drug include "special K", ''vitamin K" and "cat valium."

Meperidine - A synthetic narcotic analgesic (pain killer) sold under the trade name Demerol, it is used for pre-anesthesia and the relief of moderate to severe pain.

Methadone - A synthetic narcotic analgesic (pain killer) commonly associated with Heroin detoxification and maintenance programs but it is also prescribed to treat severe pain. It has been increasingly prescribed in place of oxycodone for pain management. Dolophine is one form of methadone.

Methylated Amphetamines - Includes such drugs as methamphetamine (stimulant) and MDMA (Ecstasy - which is a hallucinogen). Ecstasy has multiple street names including "E", "XTC", "love drug", and "clarity". MDMA is often also known by a large variety of embossed logos on the pills such as "Mitsubishis" and "Killer Bees". Methamphetamine is also known as "meth", "crank", "speed" and "tina".

Morphine - A narcotic analgesic (pain killer) used to treat moderate to severe pain. MS (Morphine Sulfate), Kadian, and MS-Contin are the tablet forms, Roxanol is the liquid form.

Nitrous Oxide (N20) - Also known as "laughing gas," this is an inhalant (gas) that produces light anesthesia and analgesia. "Whippets" are a common form of nitrous oxide.

Oxycodone - A narcotic analgesic (pain killer). OxyContin is one form of this drug and goes by the street name "OC". Percocet, Percodan, Roxicet, Tylox, and Roxicodone also contain Oxycodone.

Oxymorphone - A narcotic analgesic (pain killer). Prescribed as Opana, Numorphan, and Numorphone.

Phencyclidine (PCP) - An illicit dissociative anesthetic/hallucinogen. Common street names for this drug include "angel dust", "ace", "DOA" and "wack".

Propoxyphene - A synthetic narcotic analgesic (pain killer) used for mild to moderate pain. A chemical cousin to methadone, it is marketed under the trade name Darvon and Darvocet when mixed with acetaminophen.

Rohypnol - Commonly referred to as a "date rape" drug. It is a sedative-hypnotic drug in the Benzodiazepine class. It often goes by the street name "roofies".

Tramadol - A synthetic narcotic analgesic sold under the trade name Ultram and Ultracet. Indications include the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is a chemical analogue to Codeine. Not currently a scheduled drug.

Zolpidem -A prescription medication used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. Commonly known as Ambien.

Complete List
of Schedule I, Schedule II,
Schedule III, and Schedule IV
Drugs under Florida Law?

Where is the Complete List of Schedule I Drugs under Florida Law?

"A substance in Schedule I has a high potential for abuse and has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States and in its use under medical supervision does not meet accepted safety standards."  The Complete List of Schedule I Drugs under Florida Law can be found here.

Where is the Complete List of Schedule II Drugs under Florida Law?

"A substance in Schedule II has a high potential for abuse and has a currently accepted but severely restricted medical use in treatment in the United States, and abuse of the substance may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence." The Complete List of Schedule II Substances in Florida is here.

Where is the Complete List of Schedule III Drugs under Florida Law?

"A substance in Schedule III has a potential for abuse less than the substances contained in Schedules I and II and has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and abuse of the substance may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence or, in the case of anabolic steroids, may lead to physical damage. Here is the Complete List of Substances controlled in Schedule III.

Where is the Complete List of Schedule IV Drugs under Florida Law?

"A substance in Schedule IV has a low potential for abuse relative to the substances in Schedule III and has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and abuse of the substance may lead to limited physical or psychological dependence relative to the substances in Schedule III. Unless specifically excepted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of the following substances, including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation, are controlled in Schedule IV. The Complete List of Schedule IV Drugs under Florida Law can be found here.

Drug Dictionary, Benzodiazepine, Fentanyl, Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB), Methadone, Heroin, Rohypnol, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Hydromorphone, Methamphetamine, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Marijuana

Sources: 

2010 Medical Examiners Commission Interim Drug Report Page 33, 34

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0800-0899/0893/Sections/0893.03.html