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Drug Facts

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Amphetamines

Amphetamines

Prescription stimulants used to treat Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Used as a study aid, to stay awake, and to suppress appetites. Prescribed as Adderall®...

Drug Type: Stimulants
 
Barbiturates

Barbiturates

Depressant drug used to help sleep, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, prevent seizures. Prescribed names: Fiorina®, Pentothal®, Seconal®, or Nembutal®

Drug Type: Depressants
 
Bath Salts

Bath Salts

Synthetic stimulants sold online, convenience stores and “head shops” under various brand names. Resemble Epsom salts and labeled “Not for human consumption.” Erroneously sold as...

Drug Type: Designer Drugs
 
Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Depressants that produce sedation, induce sleep, relieve anxiety and prevent seizures. Available in prescription pills, syrup and injectable preparation. Prescribed as Valium®...

Drug Type: Depressants
 
Cocaine

Cocaine

White, crystalline powder derived from coca leaves. Cocaine base (crack) looks like small, irregularly shaped white rocks.

Drug Type: Stimulants
 
Ecstasy

Ecstasy Or MDMA (also Known As Molly)

Known as a party drug, ecstasy comes in pill or powder form; pill has a variety of logos and colors.

Drug Type: Hallucinogen
 
Fentanyl

Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 80-100 times stronger than morphine. Pharmaceutical fentanyl was developed for pain management treatment of cancer patients, applied in a...

Drug Type: Narcotics (Opioids)
 
bath salts

Flakka (alpha-PVP)

Flakka (alpha-PVP), is a dangerous drug that is similar to the street drug commonly known as bath salts. Flakka is typically white or pink in color, and is found in crystal form.
Drug Type: Designer Drugs
 
GHB

GHB - Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid

Prescribed as Xyrem, it is also known as the “date rape drug." It comes in a liquid or as a white powder that is dissolved in water, juice, or alcohol. In liquid form, GHB is clear...

Drug Type: Depressants
 
Heroin

Heroin

An opiate (narcotic) drug processed from morphine and extracted from certain poppy plants. Heroin comes in a white or brownish powder, or a black sticky substance known as “black...

Drug Type: Heroin
 
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