Opioids - Opioid Street Names: A Complete Reference
Understanding street names for opioids can help parents, families, and healthcare workers identify potential drug use. This reference covers the most common names used in New Jersey and nationally.
Heroin Street Names
Common names include: Brown sugar, China white, Dope, H, Horse, Junk, Skag, Smack, Tar, Black tar, Dragon, Mud, Dirt. Color-based names like "white" and "brown" often refer to purity or formulation differences.
Fentanyl Street Names
Common names include: Apache, China Girl, China White, Dance Fever, Goodfella, Jackpot, Murder 8, TNT, Tango and Cash, China Town. Counterfeit pills containing fentanyl are often called "Mexies," "M30s," or "blues."
Prescription Opioid Street Names
| Drug | Street Names |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone (OxyContin) | Oxy, O.C., Oxycotton, Kicker, Hillbilly Heroin |
| Hydrocodone (Vicodin) | Vike, Watson-387, Tabs, Hydros, Norco |
| Codeine | Cough syrup, Lean, Purple Drank, Sizzurp |
| Morphine | Miss Emma, M, Monkey, White Stuff, Roxanol |
Getting Help in New Jersey
If you are concerned about opioid use in yourself or a loved one, Archangel Centers provides confidential assessment and treatment in Tinton Falls, NJ. Call (732) 889-5400 anytime. Most major insurance plans accepted.