Information on Drug Use and Abuse

Alcohol - When does a social habit turn into addiction? Find out about the dangers of alcohol and the effects it can have on your body and personal relationships.

Amphetamines - Everything you wanted to know about this group of synthetic stimulants which includes crystal meth and various prescription pills.

Marijuana Cannabis - Learn the basics, effects and the dangers of the most widely-used illicit drug in the world. Is marijuana addictive? Find out...

Cocaine - From the highlands of South America to the streets of America, cocaine has become one of the most widely abused drugs in the world. It's addictive properties not only cause bodily harm, but can have serious financial consequences for heavy users as well. Do you know the signs of cocaine addiction?

Crystal Meth - Known as ice, glass, meth, crank, and many other names, methamphetamine is a synthetic drug popularized in TV shows, as a sort of poor man's cocaine. Learn meth dangers, what creates the crystal meth addiction, and what happens when mixing methamphetamine with other substances.

Ecstasy - The ultimate dance party drug

Heroin - This is the most abused and rapidly acting of all the opiates. Learn more about heroin abuse, the long-term effects of use, and frequently asked questions.

Ketamine - This drug started out as an anesthetic, but became a widely used recreational drug due to its hallucinogenic effects. Known as Special-K or Vitamin-K, it is typically snorted, but is sometimes sprinkled on tobacco or marijuana and smoked.

LSD Acid - the most powerful conscious-altering substance known to man.

Mushrooms - "Magic" mushrooms as they're known, are a psychedelic and hallucinogenic drug. These Psilocybin mushrooms get their psychedelic properties from the substances psilocybin and psilocin, and occasionally other psychoactive tryptamines. Learn all about mushrooms from an overview of addictive properties, to mushroom drug test facts, and common questions about shrooms.