| Drug Type |
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| Amphetamine and Methamphetamine |
Amphetamine and methamphetamine are chemically similar stimulant drugs. Certain types of amphetamine are used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
Amphetamine Methamphetamine |
| Cocaine |
Cocaine is an addictive stimulant made from the leaves of the South American coca plant. Cocaine may be used legally in healthcare settings by medical care providers as anesthesia, but its recreational use is illega
Cocaine
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| MDMA - Ecstasy, Molly |
MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) is a synthetic or "designer" drug that is chemically similar to stimulant drugs (such as amphetamines/methamphetamines) and hallucinogens (drugs that alter perception of surroundings). The terms used to describe MDMA can vary.
MDMA
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| Heroin |
Heroin is an opioid made from morphine which is taken from the seed pod of opium poppy plants native to parts of Asia and Latin America. Heroin can come in a powder form or a black sticky substance known as "black tar heroin."
Heroin
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| Codeine, Morphine, Hydrocodone/Hydromorphone, and Oxycodone/Oxymorphone |
Codeine, Morphine, Hydrocodone/Hydromorphone, and Oxycodone/Oxymorphone are classified as prescription opioids, which are either made directly from the opium poppy plant or chemically created. These drugs are used to treat moderate to severe pain or coughing and diarrhea, and they can become addictive.
Prescription Opioids
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| Marijuana/Cannabis |
Marijuana comes from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plants, which contain the chemical THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S.
Marijuana Marijuana Awareness Guide *updated 2019*
Learn more about the cannabinoid CBD (cannabidiol) here.
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| Benzodiazepines |
Benzodiazepines are prescription sedatives usually prescribed for anxiety or insomnia. In recent years, prescriptions for benzodiazepines have increased significantly. Combining these types of drugs with opioids can be unsafe and cause fatal overdose.
Benzodiazepines |
| Hallucinogens |
Hallucinogens are a classification of drugs that alter the user's perception. Hallucinogens can come from natural sources such as plants and mushrooms or they can be made by humans. Some common hallucinogens include salvia divinorum, LSD and PCP.
Hallucinogens |