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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 using it 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.

What Is Salvia?

There are many types of salvia plants. One, salvia divinorum, has a substance that can cause psychedelic experiences.

What Is Xylazine?

Xylazine is a tranquilizer used by veterinarians that is also used as a street drug mixed with other drugs (mainly fentanyl) to increase the effects and lower the price.