Drug Facts

Learn about Drug Facts, Risks & Dangers of Various Harmful Substances / Drugs...

Alcohol is found in beer, wine and spirits. Alcohol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol) is the ingredient that makes people intoxicated.

Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that contains close to 500 chemicals that causes harmful health effects.

Stimulants are drugs that keep a person awake and give them a great deal of energy.

Opioids are highly addictive narcotic substances that include prescription drugs for pain and street drugs including heroin.

Nicotine – the addictive drug in tobacco products which includes: cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco and nearly all e-cigarette or vape products.

Huffing/Inhalants - Inhalant abuse, or “huffing” as it is more commonly referred to, has become common practice among teenagers.

OTC – Over The Counter abuse of medications by people – especially teenagers and young adults.

Ecstasy / Molly – Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). MDMA is a synthetic psychoactive drug derived from safrole oil.

Hallucinogens - a diverse group of drugs that alter a person’s awareness of their surroundings as well as their own thoughts and feelings.

Date Rape Drugs – substances that make it easier for someone to rape or sexually assault another person which include alcohol and medications.