Network Watch
The Network Watch highlights new and emerging drug street names and notable findings and insights from routine surveillance of the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN). Understanding drug slang improves communication and awareness, helps identify substance use, and prevents misunderstandings of the substances involved in street drugs.
DAWN collects detailed information on drug-specific names, slang terms, and combinations reported during a visit. This information is maintained in a comprehensive classification system for flexible detection and monitoring. New drug mentions found in the record are reviewed and classified by subject matter experts.
New to DAWN Slang Terms
| Slang Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Boo | Potentially a methamphetamine and marijuana combination |
| Dominoes | Amphetamine |
Monitored Slang Terms
Of the 64 identified slang terms identified and added to the drug vocabulary and classification system since 2023, below are the most frequently reported.
| Slang Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Clear | Methamphetamine |
| Freddy, Fetties | Fentanyl |
| TUSI, Pink Cocaine | Combination substance* that may contain ketamine, MDMA, methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, xylazine, or other unknown drugs |
| Tranq | Xylazine |
MDMA = 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine.
* Exact substances found in the product can vary geographically and over time.
Past Quarterly Reports
Network Watch Quarter 1 2025 (PDF | 544.85 KB)
Network Watch January 2023 - August 2024 (PDF | 454.51 KB)
Last Updated: 6/5/2025