The drug directory displays the most abused illicit and prescription drugs that can be tested with drug testing kits.
Excerpts in part from the U.S. National Library of Medicine – The World’s Largest Medical Library.
| Drugs and their cut-off screening level | ||
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| Drug | Cutoff ng/ml | Color code |
| Amphetamines | 1000 |  |
| Buprenorphine | 10 |  |
| Barbiturates | 300 |  |
| Opiates/Morphine | 2000 & 300 |  |
| Phencyclidine | 25 |  |
| Benzodiazepines | 300 |  |
| Ketamine | 1000 |  |
| K2-Spice | 50 |  |
| Propoxyphene | 300 |  |
| Cocaine | 150 & 300 |  |
| Ecstasy | 500 |  |
| Methadone | 300 |  |
| Oxycodone | 100 |  |
| Marijuana | 50 |  |
| Methamphetamine | 500 & 1000 |  |
| Alcohol | 0.08% |  |
| Cotinine | 200 |  |
| Tricyclic Antidepressants | 1000 |  |
3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA)
Also known as tenamfetamine, is a psychedelic and entactogenic drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes. It is mainly used as a recreational drug, an entheogen, and a tool in use to supplement various types of practices for transcendence, including in meditation, psychonautics, and as an agent in psychedelic psychotherapy.
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Alcohol (ALC)
Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is an intoxicating ingredient found in beer, wine, and liquor. Alcohol is produced by the fermentation of yeast, sugars, and starches.
Alcohol affects every organ in the body. It is a central nervous system depressant that is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine into the bloodstream. Alcohol is metabolized in the liver by enzymes, however, the liver can only metabolize a small amount of alcohol at a time, leaving the excess alcohol to circulate throughout the body. The intensity of the effect of alcohol on the body is directly related to the amount consumed.
Alcoholism (alcohol dependence) and alcohol abuse are two different forms of problem drinking. Alcoholism is when you have signs of physical addiction to alcohol and continues to drink, despite problems with physical health, mental health, and social, family, or job responsibilities. Alcohol may control your life and relationships. Alcohol abuse is when your drinking leads to problems, but not physical addiction.
Amphetamines (AMP)
Amphetamine is a Schedule II controlled substance available by prescription only and is also available on the illicit market. Amphetamines are a class of potent sympathomimetic agents with therapeutic applications. Acute higher doses lead to enhanced stimulation of the central nervous system and induce euphoria, alertness, reduced appetite, and a sense of increased energy and power. Cardiovascular responses to amphetamines include increased blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmias, anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations, and psychotic behavior. The effects of amphetamines generally last 2-4 hours following use, and the drug has a half-life of 4-24 hours in the body. About 30% of amphetamines are excreted in the urine in unchanged form, with the remainder as hydroxylated and deaminated derivatives.
Our drug testing kits yield a positive result when Amphetamine metabolites in urine exceed 1,000 ng/mL. This is the suggested screening cut-off for positive specimens set by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, USA).
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Barbiturates (BAR)
Barbiturates are a Schedule IV controlled substance available by prescription only and is also available on the illicit market. Other short and intermediate-acting barbiturates are Schedule III. After oral administration, the onset of action is from 15 to 40 minutes, and the effects last up to six hours.
Long-acting barbiturates include phenobarbital (Luminal®) and mephobarbital (Mebaral®), both of which are in Schedule IV. Effects of these drugs are realized in about one hour and last for about 12 hours.
Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, and can therefore produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to total anesthesia. They are also effective as anxiolytics, as hypnotics, and as anticonvulsants. Barbiturates also have analgesic effects, however these effects are somewhat weak, preventing barbiturates from being used in surgery in the absence of other analgesics. They have addiction potential, both physical and psychological. Barbiturates have now largely been replaced by benzodiazepines in routine medical practice – for example, in the treatment of anxiety and insomnia.
Our drug testing kits yield a positive result when Barbiturate metabolites in urine exceed 300 ng/mL. This is the suggested screening cut-off for positive specimens set by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, USA).
Benzodiazepines (BZO)
Benzodiazepines are a Schedule IV controlled substance available by prescription only and is also available on the illicit market. The benzodiazepine family of depressants is used therapeutically to produce sedation, induce sleep, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and to prevent seizures. In general, benzodiazepines act as hypnotics in high doses, anxiolytics in moderate doses, and sedatives in low doses.
Our drug testing kits yield a positive result when Benzodiazepine metabolites in urine exceed 300 ng/mL. This is the suggested screening cut-off for positive specimens set by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, USA).
Buprenorphine (BUP)
Buprenorphine is a Schedule III controlled substance, it is a semisynthetic opioid analgesic derived from thebain, a component of opium. It has a longer duration of action than morphine when indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe pain, peri-operative analgesia, and opioid dependence. Buprenorphine carries a lower risk of abuse, addiction, and side effects compared to full opioid. However, it has also been shown that buprenorphine has abuse potential and may itself cause dependency.
Our drug testing kits yield a positive result when the metabolite Buprenorphine in urine exceed 10 ng/mL. This is the suggested screening cut-off for positive specimens set by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, USA).
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Cocaine (COC)
Cocaine is a Schedule II controlled substance available only on the illicit market. It is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug. The powdered hydrochloride salt form of cocaine can be snorted or dissolved in water and then injected. Crack is the street name given to the form of cocaine that has been processed to make a rock crystal, which, when heated, produces vapors that are smoked. The term “crack” refers to the crackling sound produced by the rock as it is heated.
Our drug testing kits yield a positive result when the metabolite Benzoylecgonine in urine exceed 300 ng/mL. This is the suggested screening cut-off for positive specimens set by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, USA).
Codeine
Codeine is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. It is also used, usually in combination with other medications, to reduce coughing. Combination products that contain codeine and promethazine should not be used in children younger than 16 years of age. Codeine will help relieve symptoms but will not treat the cause of symptoms or speed recovery. Codeine belongs to a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics and to a class of medications called antitussives.
Cotinine (COT)
Cigarettes contain about 1.5% nicotine by weight, producing roughly 1–2 mg of bioavailable nicotine per cigarette. Inhaling tobacco smoke from either active or passive smoking is the main source of nicotine exposure for the general population. Up to 90% of the nicotine delivered in tobacco smoke is absorbed rapidly from the lungs into the blood stream. Mean air concentrations of nicotine in public spaces where smoking is allowed range from 0.3 to 30 µg/m3, with higher levels measured in restaurants and bars. In homes with one or more smokers, mean air concentrations typically range from 2 to 14 µg/m3. For an adult, the primary sources for exposure are in a workplace where smoking occurs and in a residence shared with one or more smokers.
Our drug testing kits yield a positive result when Cotinine in urine exceed 200 ng/mL. This is the suggested screening cut-off for positive specimens set by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, USA).
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Ecstasy (MDMA)
MDMA is a Schedule I controlled substance available only on the illicit market. Its is a entactogenic drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine class of drugs. In popular culture, MDMA has become widely known as “ecstasy” (“E”, “X” or “XTC”), usually referring to its street pill form, although this term may also include the presence of possible adulterants. The term “molly” colloquially refers to MDMA in crystalline or powder form.
MDMA can induce euphoria, a sense of intimacy with others, and diminished anxiety. Many studies, particularly in the fields of psychology and cognitive therapy, have suggested that MDMA has therapeutic benefits and facilitates therapy sessions in certain individuals, a practice for which it had formally been used in the past. Clinical trials are now testing the therapeutic potential of MDMA for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety associated with terminal cancer.
Our drug testing kits yield a positive result when the metabolite 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine in urine exceed 500 ng/mL. This is the suggested screening cut-off for positive specimens set by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, USA).
Ephedrine
Ephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine commonly used as a stimulant, appetite suppressant, concentration aid, decongestant, and to treat hypotension associated with anaesthesia.
Ephedrine is similar in structure to the (semi-synthetic) derivatives amphetamine and methamphetamine. Chemically, it is an alkaloid derived from various plants in the genus Ephedra (family Ephedraceae). It works mainly by increasing the activity of noradrenaline on adrenergic receptors. It is most usually marketed in the hydrochloride and sulfate forms.
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Heroin
Heroin is an opiate drug that is synthesized from morphine, a naturally occurring substance extracted from the seed pod of the Asian opium poppy plant. Heroin usually appears as a white or brown powder or as a black sticky substance, known as “black tar heroin.”
Hydrocodine
Hydrocodine is a common misspelling of hydrocodone.
Hydrocodone (HYC)
Hydrocodone is available only in combination with other ingredients, and different combination products are prescribed for different uses. Some hydrocodone products are used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Other hydrocodone products are used to relieve cough. Hydrocodone is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics and in a class of medications called antitussives.
Hydromorphone (HYM)
Hydromorphone, a more common synonym for dihydromorphinone, commonly a hydrochloride (brand names Palladone, Dilaudid, and numerous others) is a very potent centrally-acting analgesic drug of the opioid class. It is a derivative of morphine, to be specific, a hydrogenated ketone thereof and, therefore, a semi-synthetic drug. It is, in medical terms, an opioid analgesic and, in legal terms, a narcotic.
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K2 Spice
Synthetic cannabis is a psychoactive herbal and chemical product that, when consumed or smoked, mimics the effects of cannabis. It is best known by the brand names K2 and Spice, both of which have largely become general trademarks used to refer to any synthetic cannabis product. It is often marketed as “herbal incense”; however, some brands market their products as “herbal smoking blends”. In either case, the products are usually smoked by users. Although synthetic cannabis does not produce positive results in drug tests for cannabis, it is possible to detect their metabolites in human urine. Metabolites of K2 and Spice are JWH-018 Pentanoic Acid, JWH-081-N-4-Hydroxypentyl, JWH-081-N-5-Hydroxypentyl, AM-2201-N-4-Hydroxypentyl, RCS-4-N-5-Carboxypentyl, JWH-073 Butanoic Acid, JWH-073-N-4-Hydroxybutyl, JWH-250-N-5-Hydroxyindole and JWH-200-N-6-Hydroxyindole
Ketamine (KET)
Ketamine is a drug used in human and veterinary medicine. Its hydrochloride salt is sold as Ketanest, Ketaset, and Ketalar. Pharmacologically, ketamine is classified as an NMDA receptor antagonist At high, fully anesthetic level doses, ketamine has also been found to bind to opioid μ receptors type 2 in cultured human neuroblastoma cells – however, without agonist activit – and to sigma receptors in rats. Also, ketamine interacts with muscarinic receptors, descending monoaminergic pain pathways and voltage-gated calcium channels. Like other drugs of this class such as tiletamine and phencyclidine (PCP), it induces a state referred to as dissociative anesthesia and is used as a recreational drug.
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Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
LSD is a white powder or a clear, colorless liquid. Synonyms: d-lysergic acid diethylamide; acid, animal, barrels, beast, blotter, ‘cid, dots, kool aid, LSD-25, lysergide, microdots, panes, sandoz, tabs, trips, white lightning, window panes.
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Marijuana (THC)
Marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance available only on the illicit market, although it is prescribed in some states. It is the most commonly abused illicit drug in the United States. It is a dry, shredded green and brown mix of flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves derived from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. The main active chemical in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). The membranes of certain nerve cells in the brain contain protein receptors that bind to THC. Once securely in place, THC kicks off a series of cellular reactions that ultimately lead to the high that users experience when they smoke marijuana.
Our drug testing kits yield a positive result when the metabolite delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in urine exceed 50 ng/mL. This is the suggested screening cut-off for positive specimens set by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, USA).
Mescaline
Mescaline is a hallucinogen obtained from the a small, spineless cactus Peyote (Lophophora williamsi). Mescaline is also found in certain members of the Fabaceae (bean family). From earliest recorded time, peyote has been used by natives in northern Mexico and the southwestern United States as a part of traditional religious rites.
Methamphetamine (MET)
Methamphetamine is in Schedule II controlled substance available only on the illicit market. It is a white, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol and is taken orally, intranasally (snorting the powder), by needle injection, or by smoking. Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant drug that is similar in structure to amphetamine.
Our drug testing kits yields a positive result when the metabolite d-Methamphetamine in urine exceed 500 ng/mL. This is the suggested screening cut-off for positive specimens set by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, USA).
Morphine (MOP)
Morphine is a potent opiate analgesic medication and is considered to be the prototypical opioid. In clinical medicine, morphine is regarded as the gold standard, or benchmark, of analgesics used to relieve severe or agonizing pain and suffering. Like other opioids, such as oxycodone, hydromorphone, and diacetylmorphine (heroin), morphine acts directly on the central nervous system to relieve pain. Unlike many other opioids, morphine is an opiate and a natural product. Morphine has a high potential for addiction; tolerance and psychological dependence develop rapidly, although physiological dependence may take several months to develop.
Our drug testing kits yields a positive result when the Morphine in urine exceed 2000 ng/mL. This is the suggested screening cut-off for positive specimens set by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, USA).
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Opiates (OPI)
“Opiates” refers to any drug that is derived from the opium poppy, including the natural products morphine and codeine, and semi-synthetic drugs such as heroin. Opioid analgesics comprise a large group of substances that control pain by depressing the central nervous system. Large doses of morphine can produce higher tolerance levels, physiological dependency in users, and may lead to substance abuse. Morphine is excreted unmetabolized, and is also the major metabolic product of codeine and heroin. Morphine is detectable in the urine for several days after an opiate dose.. Semi-synthetic opioids such as hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, and oxymorphone are derived from these substances, especially morphine, codeine, and thebaine.
Our drug testing kits yields a positive result when the metabolite Morphine in urine exceed 2000 ng/mL. This is the suggested screening cut-off for positive specimens set by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, USA).
Oxycodone (OXY)
Oxycodone is a Schedule II controlled substance available by prescription only and is also available on the illicit market. It is a narcotic analgesic and is widely used in clinical medicine. It is marketed either alone as controlled release (OxyContin®) and immediate release formulations (OxyIR®, OxyFast®), or in combination with other nonnarcotic analgesics such as aspirin (Percodan®) or acetaminophen (Percocet®).
Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain.
Our drug testing kits yields a positive result when Oxycodone in urine exceed 100 ng/mL. This is the suggested screening cut-off for positive specimens set by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, USA).
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Papeverine
Papaverine is used to improve blood flow in patients with circulation problems. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily to the heart and through the body. Papaverine may be habit-forming. Do not take larger doses, take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.
Pentazocine
Pentazocine is an opioid (narcotic) analgesic. It works in the brain and nervous system to decrease pain. It is used for treating moderate to severe pain, including before surgery or anesthesia. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Phencyclidine Schedule I controlled substance available only on the illicit market. It is commonly initialized as PCP and known colloquially as angel dust, is a recreational dissociative drug. Formerly used as an anesthetic agent, PCP exhibits both hallucinogenic and neurotoxic effects. PCP can be found in urine within 4 to 6 hours after use and will remain in urine for 7 to 14 days, depending on factors such as metabolic rate, user’s age, weight, activity, and diet.
Our drug testing kits yields a positive result when Phencyclidine in urine exceed 25 ng/mL. This is the suggested screening cut-off for positive specimens set by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, USA).
Phenobarbital
Phenobarbital is used to control seizures. Phenobarbital is also used to relieve anxiety. It is also used to prevent withdrawal symptoms in people who are dependent (‘addicted’; feel a need to continue taking the medication) on another barbiturate medication and are going to stop taking the medication. Phenobarbital is in a class of medications called barbiturates. It works by slowing activity in the brain.
Propoxyphene (PPX)
Propoxyphene (PPX) controlled substance available only on the illicit market. It is a mild narcotic analgesic found in various pharmaceutical preparations, usually as the hydrochloride or napsylate salt. PPX is a prescription narcotic analgesic structurally related to methadone, sold as Darvocet, Darvon, Dolene, Novrad. It is most often combined with aspirin, acetaminophen, caffeine or napsylate to treat mild to moderate pain.
Our drug testing kits yield a positive result when Propoxyphene in urine exceed 300 ng/mL. This is the suggested screening cut-off for positive specimens set by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, USA).controlled substance available only on the illicit market.
Psilocybin
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by over 200 species of mushrooms, collectively known as psilocybin mushrooms. As a prodrug, psilocybin is quickly converted by the body to psilocin, which has mind-altering effects similar to those of LSD and mescaline. The effects can include euphoria, visual and mental hallucinations, changes in perception, a distorted sense of time, and spiritual experiences, as well as adverse reactions such as nausea and panic attacks.
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Thebaine
Thebaine, also known as Paramorphine is a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble (in pure form after a synthesis), poisonous alkaloid,present in opium in small quantities. The Thebaine-Constituent of Raw-Opium is normally between 0.2% and 1.5% But higher amounts up to 6% have also been reported!
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are heterocyclic chemical compounds used primarily as antidepressants. The TCAs were first discovered in the early 1950s and were subsequently introduced later in the decade; they are named after their chemical structure, which contains three rings of atoms. The tetracyclic antidepressants (TeCAs), which contain four rings of atoms, are a closely related group of antidepressant compounds. Both TCAs and their metabolites are excreted in urine mostly in the form of metabolites for up to ten days. Our drug testing kits yeild a positive result when the concentration of Tricyclic Antidepressants in urine exceeds 1,000 ng/mL.