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Cigarettes are one of the most heavily used and addictive drugs.

Effects: Nicotine is highly addictive. a smoker has an increased risk of emphysema, lung cancer and bronchial disorders. Carbon monoxide in smoke increases the chance of cardiovascular diseases. Secondhand smoke greatly increases a child's risk of respiratory illnesses and causes lung cancer in adults.

Marijuana is one of the most commonly used illegal drugs.The main active chemical is THC.

Street name: Pot, weed, grass, ganga, etc...

Effects: Short term affects can include learning and memory problems, distorted perception and difficulty thinking and solving problems.

An extremely strong mood changing drug. Sold as tablets, capsules, liquid or on absorbent paper.

Street name: Acid, blotter, etc...

Effects: Unpredictable psychological effects. Taken in large enough doses users will experience visual hallucinations and delusions. increased body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, sleeplessness and a loss of appetite are the physical effects.

A very powerful and addictive drug which is smoked, sniffed, snorted or injected.

Street name: Coke, blow, flake, snow etc...

Effects: Extremely addictive- cocaine will usually make the user feel euphoric and energetic. health effects include strokes, respiratory failure, seizures and heart attacks. Taken in large amounts can cause bizarre and violent behavior. In rare cases sudden death can occur on first use or thereafter.

Breathable chemical vapors that users intentionally inhale for the chemicals mind altering effects. The most common are household products which contain volatile aerosols or solvents.

Street name: Whippets, poppers, snappers, etc...

Effects: Most inhalants will produce a quick high that resembles that of alcohol intoxication. nearly all can produce anesthesia, a loss of sensation and even unconsciousness.

An addictive drug that will usually appear as a white or brown powder this drug is processed from morphine.

Street name: Smack, junk, H, ska, etc...

Effects: Short term effects include a surge of euphoria followed by alternately wakeful and drowsy states also cloudy mental functioning. Associated with fatal overdose and particularly for users who inject the drug infectious diseases such as HIV / AIDS and hepatitis. Long term users may suffer from liver disease, lung complications and collapsed veins.

A stimulant and hallucinogen drug taken orally as a capsule or tablet. This is a human made drug.

Street name: X, XTC, hug, Adam, beans, love drug, etc...

Effects: Short term effects include feelings of mental stimulation, emotional warmth, enhanced sensory perception and increased physical energy. adverse health effects include chills, sweating, muscle cramping, blurred vision and nausea.

A human made substance that is related to male sex hormones. Often taken by athletes to enhance performance. Abuse can lead to serious health problems.

Effects: Most major side affects include liver tumers and cancer, jaundice, high blood pressure, kidney tumers, severe acne and trembling. In male's side effects may include shrinking of the testicles and breast development. In females growth of facial hair, menstrual changes and deepened voice. In teenagers growth may be halted.

Tablets, capsules or colored powder illegally produced in labs. It can be snorted, smoked or eaten.

Street name: Angel dust, wack, ozone, rocket fuel, etc...

Effects: PCP users are often brought to an emergency room due to overdose and because of the drugs unpleasant psychological effects. In a hospital or detention setting people high on PCP will often become suicidal or violent.

Addictive substance that is closely related to amphetamine but has longer lasting and more toxic effects on the central nervous system.

Street name: Speed, ice, chalk, crystal, meth, etc...

Effects: Increases wakefulness and physicle activity and decreases appetite. Chronic, long term use can lead to psychchotic behavior, hallucinations and stroke.