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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 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.

What Is MDMA (Ecstasy)?

Ecstasy is a dangerous illegal drug that can cause hallucinations and even death.

What Is Methamphetamine (Meth)?

Methamphetamines are dangerous stimulants that speed up a person's heart rate and bodily functions. When used in large doses, meth can kill.

What Is Narcan (Naloxone)?

Narcan is a medicine that can save someone from a heroin, fentanyl, or prescription opioid medicine overdose. Narcan is the brand name for naloxone.

What Is Nicotine?

Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant. Those who start smoking before age 21 have the hardest time breaking the habit.

What Is PCP?

PCP abuse is less common these days, mostly because of the drug's scary side effects. Find out more about the drug phencyclidine.

What Is Rohypnol?

Rohypnol is an antianxiety medication. Because it can cause extreme drowsiness (or "blackouts"), the drug is often used in date rapes.