There's an array of colors, shapes and forms in the list below of the Top 40 Drug Songs, just as it is with the substances themselves.

You'll find celebrations, experimental insights and cautionary tales from the dark side in the dozens of tracks, selected by the UCR staff, that cover decades and genres. Cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD and all sorts of pills that can alter your size are here; some songs are about certain drugs and even name-check them in their titles, others were written and recorded under the influence.

From music's biggest names to acts that barely dented the mainstream, drugs have been a popular subject dating back to jazz recordings of the early 20th century. These are mind-altering songs, but personal experience and participation aren't necessarily required to enjoy.

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