Harm Reduction Learning Institute
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Addiction Center Glossary of Drug Street Names

Use this glossary to see the brand, generic, and street names of various drugs.

 

Validation of a Brief Measure of Opioid Dependence: The Rapid Opioid Dependence Screen (RODS)

This study reports on the initial validation of the RODS among a sample of 97 newly incarcerated, HIV-positive individuals.

 

PEG13: A Three-Item Scale Assessing Pain

Development and Initial Validation of the PEG, a Three-item Scale Assessing Pain Intensity and Interference

 

Opioid Risk Tool (ORT)

The Opioid Risk Tool (ORT) is a brief, self-report screening tool designed for use with adult patients in primary care settings to assess the risk for opioid abuse among individuals prescribed opioids for the treatment of chronic pain.

 

NIDA Quick Screen

Details the NIDA Quick Screen with a reflex to NIDA-Modified ASSIST.

 

Diagnosis, Intractability, Risk, and Efficacy (DIRE)

DIRE Score: Patient Selection for Chronic Opioid Analgesia

 

Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale

This tool can be used in both inpatient and outpatient settings to reproducibly rate common signs and symptoms of opiate withdrawal and monitor these symptoms over time.

 

Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need. Text “GO” to 741741 to get connected.

 

The Trevor Project Lifeline

The Trevor Project provides Direct suicide prevention and crisis intervention services to support via phone, text, and chat for LGBTQ+ youth. Dial 1-866-488-7386 to get connected.

 

Trans Lifeline

Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. Dial 1-877-565-8860 to get connected.