controlled substance

Other forms: controlled substances

Definitions of controlled substance

1. noun

   a drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are controlled by law
   types:

   cannabis, ganja, marihuana, marijuana

   the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect

   club drug

   a controlled substance that is usually taken by young people at dance clubs and raves

   hard drug

   a narcotic that is considered relatively strong and likely to cause addiction

   opium

   an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy

   Acapulco gold, Mexican green

   a particularly potent variety of marijuana

   cocain, cocaine

   a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive

   Rohypnol, flunitrazepan

   a depressant and tranquilizer (trade name Rohypnol) often used in the commission of sexual assault; legally available in Europe and Mexico and Colombia

   GHB, gamma hydroxybutyrate

   a club drug available in liquid or powder form is taken orally (frequently combined with alcohol); used to incapacitate individuals for the commission of sexual assault and rape

   diacetylmorphine, heroin

   a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush

   Ketalar, ketamine, ketamine hydrochloride

   a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP

   MDMA, methylenedioxymethamphetamine

   a stimulant drug that is chemically related to mescaline and amphetamine and is used illicitly for its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects; it was formerly used in psychotherapy but in 1985 it was declared illegal in the United States

   type of:

   drug

   a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic