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  • Drug Use & Abuse
    • Club & Date Rape Drugs
    • Depressants
    • Hallucinogens
    • Inhalants
    • Marijuana
    • Narcotics
    • Prescription Drugs
    • Steroids
    • Stimulants
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    Drug Use and Abuse

    There are many drugs out there, and because many of these drugs are new, little research has been done about the effects of taking them.

    It is known that many of the drugs are being manufactured in home labs with no quality control standards. This means at the very least, dose levels may vary from tablet to tablet, and additional harmful ingredients may be added.

    • Get the Facts First
    • Types of Drugs

    Get the Facts First

    Taking drugs can be dangerous not only because of the physical impact they can have on your body, but they can also limit your ability to set limits, be aware of your environment, and realize when you are in danger.

    The information below is provided to help you identify different types of drugs and their effects on one's body. Because there are many risks involved with using drugs; it's best to obtain the information now, and make an informed decision, before you are placed in a situation where you will have to choose to take a drug or turn it down.

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    Types of Drugs

    Club and Date Rape Drugs

    • GHB

    • Rohypnol ("Roofies")

    • Ecstasy

    • GHB

    • Ketamine

    Stimulants

    • Amphetamines

    • Caffeine

    • Cocaine

    • Diet Pills (Anorectic Drugs)

    • Methamphetamines

    Depressants

    • Barbiturates

    • Benzodiazepines

    • Alcohol

    Hallucinogens

    • Psilocybin ("Shrooms")

    • DMT

    • LSD

    • Peyote and Mescaline

    • PCP

    Narcotics

    • Codeine

    • Heroin

    • Opium

    • Morphine


    Last reviewed March 2009
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    Sources:
    NIDA for Teens. National Institute on Drug Abuse. Created with the help and advice of teens, presents information on the science behind drug abuse and has animated illustrations, quizzes, and games.

    Get It Straight. U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration. [Online publication by and for teens].

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