The Straight-Up Guide to Drugs, Addiction, Drug Abuse, and Treatment

	Stimulants , which increase levels of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the brain. A Common illegal form is methamphetamine. Amphetamines
	Marijuana and Hashish are psychoactive drugs derived from the plant Cannabis sativa (subsp. indica). Cannabis (Marijuana)
	A stimulant derived from the coca plant; though illegal its use remains widespread in social, cultural, and personal settings. Cocaine
	MDMA, a semisynthetic member of the amphetamine class of psychoactive drugs. One of the most widely used illicit drugs in the world. Ecstasy
	A drug used in human and veterinary medicine, Ketamine, or Special-K it produces effects similar to PCP and DXM. Ketamine
	Synthesized from morphine,this semi-synthetic opioid is a derivative of the opium poppy. Heroin
	Lysergic acid diethylamide is a psychedelic drug. Its hallucinagenic properties include visuals and time-sense distortion LSD
	Psilocybin mushrooms, known as "shrooms" or "magic mushrooms" are hallucinogenic due to psychedelic substances psilocybin and psilocin. Mushrooms

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Our goal is to make drug information easily accessible and "straight up". Our drug guides cover all the issues drug users and those concerned about drug use need to know and understand. Inside, you'll find:

• Overview of the basics for all major drugs
• Photos and media for help with drug identification
• Insight into the effects and dangers
• Addiction and tolerance information
• Drug testing resources and detection time data
• Frequently asked questions archive

Drug Information Overview

Practical information, facts, opinion, and resources.

Since 2001, our guides have been accessed by more than 3,500,000 people just like you who needed to know more about both legal and illegal substances but didn't want to be bombarded by black and white addiction treatment sites that are unwilling to offer any practical advice.

Though we offer no medical advice, and everything found on our site should be considered to be for informational purposes only, our archives cover the gamut of tough issues like heroin overdose statistics, how different dosages of ketamine affect people, and what to expect regarding drug testing for specific substances such as marijuana testing.

Though it may be stating the obvious, expect TheGoodDrugsGuide.com to delve far beyond the basics, into controversial topics such as famous heroin and cocaine users, the results of mixing drugs such as amphetamines with other substances, and legalities such as marijuana laws.

Legal and Illegal Drugs Photo Galleries

Our comprehensive drugs photos gallery provides a database if images to use in drug identification and comparison

Drug Help and Treatment Info

Cost of Drug Treatment

Carefully evaluate the cost of residency at any treatment center. Variations are often attributed to the following factors:

• Location and Facility Quality
• Facility's Reputation for Success
• Activities, Amenities, and Treatment Length

Other factors are involved - don't be afraid to ask a counselor why their prices are more or less expensive than other treatment centers you've received rates from.

This Month's Resources

• Legal Resources - know the law and how it affects you.
• Bad Trips - what are they and why do they happen?
• Drugs History - interesting history behind pharmaceutical drugs and illicit drugs.