What is it? Drugs that are legal prescription and over-the counter (OTC) medications can be just as dangerous as illegal drugs. Pills that are commonly abused to get high or stay awake include: Downers. or painkillers such as oxycodone, oxycontin, Demerol, Percocet, percodan, and vicodin Uppers such as Ritalin and other drugs prescribed for ADHD, […]
1 in 11 of people who use marijuana at least once will become addicted. What is it? Marijuana is a dry, shredded, green and brown mix of flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. The main active chemical in marijuana, also present in other forms of cannabis, is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). Of the roughly 400 chemicals […]
What is it? Alcohol is created when grains, fruits, or vegetables are fermented. Fermentation is a process that uses yeast or bacteria to change the sugars in food into alcohol. Alcohol has different forms and can be used as a cleaner, an antiseptic, or a sedative. When you drink alcohol, it’s absorbed into your bloodstream. […]
What is it? Tobacco is a plant. Its leaves are manufactured into products such as cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco (pipes, snuff, and chewing tobacco). Tobacco is the only organic source of nicotine, which is its addictive agent. In addition to nicotine, tobacco smoke contains 4,000 different gases and particles, including: “Tar,” a conglomeration of […]
 Bath salts are much more potent than cocaine. What is it? “Bath salts” are designer synthetic central nervous system stimulants that come in powder form and contain amphetamine-like chemicals, including mephedrone. These substances should not be confused with traditional bath salts. Because the drug is new and some of the contents unknown, using it in any way […]
K2 is labeled “not for human consumption.” K2 can trigger a long-term psychotic disorder. What is it? “Spice” is used to describe a family of mixtures containing leafy-looking herbs, spices, and shredded plant material that are sprayed with synthetic compounds (cannabinoids) which are chemically similar to THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. These products are produced in China and […]
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