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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.