Tough Topics

• What Are Cocaine & Crack?

  Cocaine and crack are illegal drugs that produce an intense high and can cause a stroke, heart attack, or even death.

• What Are Depressants?

  Depressants calm and relax nerves. But if used in the wrong way, they can be dangerous and even cause life-threatening problems.

• What Are Inhalants?

  Inhalants like glue are sniffed or huffed to give the user a high. Doing it even once can be fatal.

• What Is Fentanyl?

  Fentanyl is an opioid that doctors may prescribe for severe pain. It’s also made illegally and sold as a street drug.

• What Is GHB?

  GHB, gamma hydroxybutyrate, is a popular club and date rape drug that can be deadly.

• What Is Heroin?

  Heroin is a highly addictive, illegal narcotic that can cause death when taken in excess.

• What Is Ketamine?

  Ketamine hydrochloride is a quick-acting anesthetic that can cause intoxication, hallucinations, and even death when taken in dangerously high doses.

• What Is Kratom?

  The leaves of the kratom tree are used to make over-the-counter supplements that can be dangerous. Learn about side effects, addiction, and getting help.

• What Is LSD?

  LSD is a dangerous hallucinogenic drug that affects mood, judgment, and behavior.

• What Is Marijuana?

  Many teens and young adults use marijuana in some form. Understand its risks so you can help your kids make good decisions.