Tobacco

Common Names

Smokes

Butts

Cancer Sticks

Coffin Nails

Chew

Effects:

Increase Alertness

Reduce Anxiety

Health Hazards:

Lung Cancer

Heart Disease

Respiratory Disorders

Endangers People Around User

Withdrawal Symptoms:

Craving Continues for Weeks, Months, or Even Life

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Alcohol

Common Names

Booze

Sauce

Effects:

Feeling of Well-Being

Reduce Anxiety

Blocks Pain

Reduces Coordination and Judgement

Lethargy

Health Hazards:

Nausea

Vomiting

Headaches

Damage to Liver and Stomach

Loss of Memory

Withdrawal Symptoms:

Craving Hangover

Mental and Bodily Distress

Violent Trembling

Terrifying Hallucinations

Convulsions

Delirium

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Steroids

Common Names

Roids

Juice

Hype

Pump

Effects:

May Increase Body Weight

Perceived Benefits of Use May be Psychological

Health Hazards:

Acne

Aggression (‘roid rage)

Insomnia

Fluid Retention

Nausea

Hypertension

Unwanted Hair Growth

Urinary and Bowel Problems

Headaches

Aching Joints

Muscle Cramps

Increased Risk of Ligament and Tendon Injuries

Baldness

Paranoia

Depression

Anxiety

Liver Disease

Damage to Reproductive Functions

Damage to Cardiovascular System

Stroke

Blood Clots

Withdrawal Symptoms:

Severe Depression

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Inhalants

Effects:

Intoxication

Slurred Speech

Unsteady Movements

Red Eyes

Runny Nose

Misbehaviour

Aggression

Violence

Passing Out

Nausea

Headaches

Health Hazards:

Risk to Liver, Kidneys and other vital organs

Blood Oxygen Depletion

Long Term Brain Damage

Withdrawal Symptoms:

Depression

Anxiety

Feeling of Social Isolation

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Methamphetamine

Common Names

Meth

Crank

Ice

Chalk

Speed

Crystal

Beenies

Effects:

Dizziness

Sleep difficulties

Reduced appetite

Headache

Dry mouth

Teeth grinding

Sweating

Dilation of pupils

Stomach ache

Muscle tremors (shakiness)

Increased heart rate and irregular heart beat

Increased breathing rate

High fever

Chest pain

Fainting

Muscle twitching

Confusion

Paranoid thinking

Hallucinations

Long Term Effects

Have trouble sleeping

'Meth mouth' (severe tooth decay and damage)

Skin lesions (due to compulsive picking at 'meth bugs' on their skin because of tactile (sense of touch) hallucinations making them believe something is crawling under their skin)

Feel anxious or tense

Lose their appetite and lose weight

Develop repetitive body movements

Develop high blood pressure

Experience a rapid heart beat

Health Hazards:

Malnutrition

Rotting Teeth

Convulsions

High Blood Pressure

Emotional Instability

Cardiovascular Problems

Withdrawal Symptoms:

Apathy

Depression

Exhaustion

Disorientation

Irritability

Violent Behavior

Confusion

Memory Loss

Delusions

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Cocaine

Common Names

Coke

Snow

Lady

Charlie

Blow

Effects

Postponement of physical and mental fatigue

Reduced appetite

Increased blood pressure and heart rate

Exaggerated reflexes

Rapid breathing

Dilation of pupils

Dry mouth

Anxiety

Paranoid thinking

Severe agitation

Paranoid psychosis

Nausea and vomiting

Elevated body temperature and cold sweat

Hallucinations

Tremors (shaking) and muscle twitching

Health Hazards:

Possible Hallucinations

Sleeplessness

Trembling

Breathing Problems

Skin sensitivity

Digestive Problems

Damage to Nasal Passages

Withdrawal Symptoms:

Hunger

Fatigue

Depression

Worry

Apathy

Disorientation

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Crack

Common Names

Base

Crank

Rock

Cloud Nine

Handball

Effects

Postponement of physical and mental fatigue

Reduced appetite

Increased blood pressure and heart rate

Exaggerated reflexes

Rapid breathing

Dilation of pupils

Dry mouth

Anxiety

Paranoid thinking

Severe agitation

Paranoid psychosis

Nausea and vomiting

Elevated body temperature and cold sweat

Hallucinations

Tremors (shaking) and muscle twitching

Health Hazards:

Possible Hallucinations

Sleeplessness

Trembling

Breathing Problems

Skin sensitivity

Digestive Problems

HIV/AIDS if needles are shared

Withdrawal Symptoms:

Hunger

Fatigue

Depression

Worry

Apathy

Disorientation

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Marijuana

Common Names

Pot

Grass

Dope

Weed

Reefer

Joint

Herb

Mary Jane

Gangster

Boom

Short-term effects:

Spontaneous laughter

Increased hunger (often called "munchies")

Impaired reaction time, coordination and motor skills

Impaired short-term memory

Increased heart rate and decrease in blood pressure (may lead to fainting)

Dry mouth and throat

Irritation of the respiratory tract (with smoking)

Sleepiness

Difficult keeping track of time, impaired or reduced short-term memory

Reduced ability to perform tasks requiring concentration and coordination, such as driving a car

Potential cardiac dangers for those with pre-existing heart disease

Bloodshot eyes

Decreased social inhibitions

Paranoia, hallucinations

Long-term effects:

Enhanced cancer risk

Decrease in testosterone levels for men; also lower sperm counts and difficulty having children

Increase in testosterone levels for women; also increased risk of infertility

Diminished or extinguished sexual pleasure

Psychological dependence requiring more of the drug to get the same effect

Withdrawl Symptoms

Craving

Irritability

Anxiety

Loss of appetite

Stomach discomfort

Tremors

Sweating

Difficulty sleeping

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LSD (Acid)

Common Names

Acid

Blotter

Windowpane

Physical risks:

increased heart rate and blood pressure

sleeplessness and tremors

lack of muscular coordination

sparse, mangled and incoherent speech

decreased awareness of touch and pain that can result in self-inflicted injuries

convulsions

coma; heart and lung failure

Psychological risks:

a sense of distance and estrangement

depression, anxiety, and paranoia

violent behavior

confusion, suspicion, and loss of control

flashbacks

behavior similar to schizophrenic psychosis

catatonic syndrome whereby the user becomes mute, lethargic, disoriented, and makes

meaningless repetitive movements

Inhalants - Chemicals found in consumer products such as aerosols and cleaning solvents.

Single-time use risks:

sudden death by asphyxia, suffocation, choking on vomit, careless behaviors in dangerous setting, cardiac arrest

visual hallucinations and severe mood swings

numbness and tingling of the hands and feet

Short-term effects:

Heart palpitations

Breathing difficulty

Dizziness

Headaches

Extreme mood swings from joy, desperation, depression, anxiety, terror, aggression

Altered sense of gravity (body feels light/heavy)

Difficulty concentrating

Impaired judgement (distance, time, speed)

Impaired short-term memory

Recent or long-forgotten memories may blend with the present

Prolonged use risks:

Headache, muscle weakness, abdominal pain

Decrease or loss of sense of smell

Nausea and nosebleeds

Hepatitis

Violent behaviors

Irregular heartbeat

Liver, lung, and kidney impairment

Irreversible brain damage

Nervous system damage

Dangerous chemical imbalances in the body

Involuntary passing of urine and feces

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PCP

Common Names

Angel Dust

Ozone

Wack

Rocket Fuel

Physical risks:

cause violence

sleeplessness and tremors

lack of muscular coordination

sparse, mangled and incoherent speech

decreased awareness of touch and pain that can result in self-inflicted injuries

convulsions

coma; heart and lung failure

Psychological risks:

a sense of distance and estrangement

depression, anxiety, and paranoia

violent behavior

confusion, suspicion, and loss of control

flashbacks

behavior similar to schizophrenic psychosis

catatonic syndrome whereby the user becomes mute, lethargic, disoriented, and makes

meaningless repetitive movements

Single-time use risks:

sudden death by asphyxia, suffocation, choking on vomit, careless behaviors in dangerous setting, cardiac arrest

visual hallucinations and severe mood swings

numbness and tingling of the hands and feet

Short-term effects:

Drowsiness

Impaired coordination

Blurred vision

Dizziness

Increased heart rate and blood pressure

Increased breathing rate

Sweating

Nausea and vomiting

Detachment from the environment and reality

Distortion of body perception (feelings of weightlessness/floating)

Distortion of time/ space

Numbness in the arms and legs

Visual and auditory delusions

Aggressive/ hostile/ violent behaviour

Incoherent or inability to speak

Drooling

Severe depression

Hallucinations

Prolonged use risks:

Headache, muscle weakness, abdominal pain

Decrease or loss of sense of smell

Nausea and nosebleeds

Hepatitis

Violent behaviors

Irregular heartbeat

Liver, lung, and kidney impairment

Irreversible brain damage

Nervous system damage

Dangerous chemical imbalances in the body

Involuntary passing of urine and feces

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Ecstasy

Common Names

Ecstasy

XTC

E

Adam

Club Drug

Snowball

Physical risks:

cause violence

sleeplessness and tremors

lack of muscular coordination

sparse, mangled and incoherent speech

decreased awareness of touch and pain that can result in self-inflicted injuries

convulsions

coma; heart and lung failure

Psychological risks:

a sense of distance and estrangement

depression, anxiety, and paranoia

violent behavior

confusion, suspicion, and loss of control

flashbacks

behavior similar to schizophrenic psychosis

catatonic syndrome whereby the user becomes mute, lethargic, disoriented, and makes

meaningless repetitive movements

Single-time use risks:

sudden death by asphyxia, suffocation, choking on vomit, careless behaviors in dangerous setting, cardiac arrest

visual hallucinations and severe mood swings

numbness and tingling of the hands and feet

Short-term effects:

Decreased appetite

Increased blood pressure and heart rate

Sweating, thirst and dehydration

Teeth grinding and jaw pain

Nausea and vomiting

Distortion of perception

Paranoia

Hallucinations

Prolonged use risks:

Headache, muscle weakness, abdominal pain

Decrease or loss of sense of smell

Nausea and nosebleeds

Hepatitis

Violent behaviors

Irregular heartbeat

Liver, lung, and kidney impairment

Irreversible brain damage

Nervous system damage

Dangerous chemical imbalances in the body

Involuntary passing of urine and feces

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Peyote & Mescaline

Centuries ago, the Indians of South America began using hallucinogenic drugs as part of their religious ceremonies. Peyote use spread to the North American Indians. Later, the primary active ingredient of peyote cactus was isolated-mescaline. It can be produced synthetically.

A dose of only 400mg can produce hallucinations lasting 12 hours or more. Mescaline may be sold as a powder, a gelatine capsule, or in liquid form. So it can be sniffed, swallowed, or injected. Most of the time, mescaline is taken orally, as is peyote.

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Psilocybin & Psilocin

These are the active ingredients of “magic” mushrooms, which are the most common natural psychedelics. Psilocybin and psilocin are found in about 90 species of mushrooms tat grow naturally in Europe and Mexico. The body changes psilocybin into psilocin, which has more potent effects that last 4-6 hours. Since many types of mushrooms are poisonous, it is not unusual for a magic mushroom seeker to accidentally get a poisonous one and die.

Short Term Effects

Light-headedness

Dilated pupils (causes blurred vision)

Nausea and vomiting

Dry mouth

Numbness, particularly facial numbness (paresthesia)

Exaggerated reflexes

Sweating and increased body temperature followed by chills and shivering

Muscle weakness and twitching

Increased blood pressure and heart rate

Paranoia

Confusion and disorientation

Severe agitation

Loss of coordination

Loss of urinary control

Convulsions

Because magic mushrooms have a reputation for producing fewer bad trips than LSD, they’ve been in great demand on the drug scene. At times, when the drugs were scarce, dealers sometimes sold ordinary supermarket mushrooms laced with LSD to their unsuspecting customers.

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Heroin/Morphine

Common Names (Heroin)

Junk

Skag

H

Horse

Smack

Common Names (Morphine)

Morph

Miss Emma

Effects:

Lack of emotion (apathy)

Nausea and vomiting

Reduced appetite

Decreased response to pain

Pinpoint pupils and impaired night vision

Constipation

Itching or burning sensation of the skin

Headaches

Blocks Pain

Short Feeling of Euphoria

Calmness

Freedom of Worry

Nausea

Health Hazards:

Collapsed Vein

Hepatitis and AIDS (from sharing needles)

Infection of Heart Lining and Veins

Cellulitis

Abscesses

Liver Disease

Mental Problems

Malnutrition

Withdrawal Symptoms:

Loss of Appetite

Vomiting

Nausea

Muscle Cramps

Diarrhea

Cold Sweats

Runny Nose

Headaches

Anxiety

Instability

Insomnia

Mental Instability

Drug Craving

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T & R

“T” stands for Talwin, a painkiller. And “R” stands for Ritalin, a legal, controlled drug that’s widely used to treat hyperactive children. But when you combine the two, you get a relatively cheap drug cocktail that’s known as the “poor man’s heroin”. Users heat the two ingredients according to the recipe, and inject the resulting liquid. This do-it-yourself combination is very dangerous because it’s relatively easy to overdose on it.

Ritalin alone is sometimes abused by people, too. Some children crush and sniff it, while some adults sniff or inject it.

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Dilaudid

Effects:

Blocks Pain

Short Feeling of Euphoria

Calmness

Feedom of Worry

Nausea

Health Hazards:

Anxiety

Restlessness

Lethargy

Vomiting

Respiratory Problems

Dry Mouth

Sweating

Itchy Skin

Moodiness

Severe Constipation

Menstrual Irregularities

Withdrawal Symptoms:

Anxiety

Restlessness

Lethargy

Nausea

Vomiting

Slowed Breathing

Dry Mouth

Sweating

Constipation

Increased Urination

Itchy Skin

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OxyContin

OxyContin is a medication that’s prescribed by doctors to treat patients who have severe, ongoing pain. It contains a strong narcotic (called oxycodone) that’s similar to morphine, and daily use can result in dependence. It comes in a tablet, which is designed to release the pain reliever in small amounts over time. Oxycodone stimulates certain receptors in the body and provides a response that can range from pain relief to euphoria.

Though it’s intended for medical purposes, only OxyContin is sometimes abused by those who use it strictly to get high. The drug is intended to swallow whole, so it can release its effect over time. However, abusers of this drug either chew the tablet or crush (then snort or inject) it to get an instant high. This is risky behaviour, since a large amount of oxycodone at once can result in a dangerous or fatal drug overdose.

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Rohypnol

Common Names

Roofies

Rophies

The “Forget” Pill

Date-Rape Drug

Rope

Roach

Effects:

Muscle Relaxation

Erases Short-Term Memory (Amnesia)

Withdrawal Symptoms:

Seizures

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GHB

Common Names

Liquid Ecstacy

Somatomax

Scoop

Georgia Home Boy

Grievous Bodily Harm

Background:

GHB is a central nervous system depressant that was widely available over-the-counter during the 1980’s. It was often purchased by the bodybuilders as an aid to fat reduction and muscle building. Although GHB is no longer freely accessible, some dietary supplements sold today contain GBL, which the body converts to GHB.

Short Term Effects

dizziness

Loss of consciousness

Memory loss

Loss of coordination (e.g. stumbling, jerky movements)

Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea

Decreased breathing

Decreased blood pressure and heart rate

Lowered body temperature

Increased libido (interest in sex)

Health Hazards:

Coma

Seizures

Nausea

Respiratory Problems

Death

Withdrawal Symptoms:

Withdrawal symptoms may occur in people who use GHB often. Abruptly stopping GHB may result in unpleasant and potentially dangerous effects including:

Death has occurred during GHB withdrawal

Insomnia

Anxiety

Tremors

Sweating

High blood pressure

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

Difficulty sleeping

Paranoia (feeling suspicious, hostile or fearful)

Hallucinations (hearing, seeing, or feeling things that aren't real)

Confusion and delirium

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Ketamine

Known as “Special K”, Ketamine is another central nervous system depressant that has been abused to assist with sexual assault. The drug is a fast acting anaesthetic that has sedative-hypnotic, analgesic (pain killing), and hallucinogenic properties. It’s marketed in the US and other countries as a general anaesthetic for human and veterinary medical use.

Short Term Effects

Sleepiness

Confusion

Loss of coordination

Blurred vision

Inability to speak

Fever

Nausea and vomiting

Increased blood pressure and heart rate

Memory loss

Nose bleeds

Unpleasant taste

Decreased response to pain

Feel anxious

Not recall what happened while on the drug (amnesia)

Have flashbacks for a long time after the effects of the drug have worn off

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