In The Know Zone

Street Names

Following is a partial list of street names for barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and opioids. In the case of barbiturates and benzodiazepines, many of the names come from the appearance of the tablets or capsules. The slang used for these drugs in your area may include some of these terms, and may include totally new terms.

Barbiturates

Benzodiazepines

Opioids

Barbs

BZDs

Dope

Downers

Benzos

Painkillers

Sleepers

Downers

Oxy (for OxyContin®)

Stumblers

Goofballs

OC (for OxyContin®)

Yellow Jackets

Heavenly Blues

Percs (for Percocet® or Percodan®)

Red Dolls

Qual

Tootsies

Robital

Rainbows

Stupefy

Tranx

Valley Girl (for Valium ®)

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