Types of Drugs

A variety of different drugs can land you behind bars. Most people are familiar with the more popular drugs like marijuana and cocaine, but what about controlled and prescription drugs or newer designer drugs? No matter what kind of drug you’ve been busted for, your top priority needs to be contacting a skilled criminal defense attorney after your arrest. Depending upon what kind of drug and how much you were caught with, you could be facing months, years or even decades behind bars.

Marijuana 

Cannabis, Grass, Pot, Ganja, Weed, Hash 

Although marijuana legalization seems to be sweeping the country in both recreational and medical sectors, it’s still a crime in Mississippi. Marijuana consists of the dried flowering tops and leaves of the hemp plant. Most frequently, marijuana is smoked, but it can also be taken orally or brewed in teas. Even with proven medicinal benefits and legalization in other states, a marijuana arrest can get you in hot water.

Ecstasy 

E, Molly, MDMA, Uppers 

Ecstasy, a synthetic drug, is most frequently associated with rave parties and lovers. It is a popular psychoactive stimulant. This drug lowers the inhibitions and enhances sensory perception. Depending upon how much ecstasy you’re found with, you could be facing possession charges with the intent to distribute.

Hallucinogens 

LSD, Acid, Psychedelics, Mescaline, Mushrooms 

Hallucinogens such as acid or LSD are typically synthetic drugs designed to alter one’s perception of reality. Users might have strong changes in mood, senses and thoughts. Acid use is often described as ‘tripping.’ If you’re facing hallucinogen possession charges, you need to speak with a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

Cocaine- Crack/Rock Cocaine 

Crack, Rock Cocaine, Cake, Coke, Lady 

Cocaine is either in white powder form or rock form, which is known as crack. Short-term impacts of cocaine and crack use include an increased body temperature and heart rate. It’s important to note that drug penalties are typically much tougher in cases involving crack than cocaine. This is attributed to the war on drugs and mandatory minimums aimed at punishing people in lower socioeconomic classes. Either way, you need a criminal defense attorney, quick.

Controlled and Prescription Drugs 

Oxycodone, Vicodin, Benzos, Date Rape Drugs, Etc 

A wide variety of drug laws also have to do with what can be legally prescribed substances. These include pain killers, muscle relaxants and other strong medicines. Cases involving pill mills and distribution and abuse of controlled and prescriptions medications can involve hefty fines and lengthy prison sentences, if convicted.

Heroin