Fentanyl
A powerful synthetic opioid. Illicitly made fentanyl may be mixed into other substances without a person knowing.
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ASK ABOUT MATERIALSMarijuana
Cannabis affects attention, memory, coordination and judgment. Effects vary with potency, age and frequency of use.
Synthetic Drugs
Lab-made substances sold under changing names can have unpredictable contents, strength and effects.
Alcohol
Alcohol slows brain activity and can impair judgment, coordination and reaction time.
Ecstasy
MDMA can alter mood and perception while increasing body temperature and heart rate.
Cocaine
A stimulant that can sharply increase heart rate and blood pressure and carries a risk of dependence.
Crack Cocaine
A smokable form of cocaine with rapid, short-lived effects and a high potential for repeated use.
Crystal Meth
A highly addictive stimulant that can affect sleep, mood, memory and cardiovascular health.
Inhalants
Household and industrial chemicals inhaled for intoxication can cause sudden and serious injury.
Heroin
An opioid that slows breathing and carries a high risk of dependence and fatal overdose.
LSD
A hallucinogen that can produce major changes in perception, mood and sense of time.
Prescription Misuse
Using medication other than directed can be dangerous, even when the medicine was legally prescribed.