Controlled and illegal drugs
Types of controlled and illegal drugs, their uses, effects, and mental and physical health risks.
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Bath salts
Street name for a family of drugs, synthetic, unpredictable effects, can lead to various harms and risks.
Benzodiazepines
Often used as sedatives and tranquilizers, risk of overdose and substance use disorder
Cocaine and crack
Highly addictive, strong stimulant, dangerous to your health, can be fatal.
Fentanyl
Highly dangerous and potent opioid, high risks of addiction, overdose and death.
GHB
"Date rape" drug, odourless, colourless, high overdose risk, can be addictive with serious withdrawal effects.
Heroin
Highly addictive opioid, many negative mental and physical side effects, painful withdrawal.
Ketamine
Causes detachment from reality, may lead to risk-taking behaviours, sometimes used as a "date rape" drug.
LSD
Hallucinogenic, synthetic substance, can cause bad trips.
Magic mushrooms
Hallucinogenic and can cause bad trips.
MDMA
Also known as "ecstasy," addictive, harmful short-and long-term mental and physical effects.
Methamphetamine
Highly addictive, strong stimulant, dangerous to your health, long-lasting effects, can be fatal.
Opioids
About opioids, including the effects, risks of problematic use, preventing harm, and how to get help.
PCP
Also known as "angel dust," causes detachment from reality, may lead to risk-taking behaviours.
Salvia
Hallucinogen, causes detachment from reality, may lead to risk-taking behaviour.
Codeine
Relieves cough and mild to moderate pain, but is addictive when used in high doses or over a long period of time.
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