| MDMA, called “Adam,” “ecstasy,” or “XTC” on the street, is a synthetic, psychoactive (mind-altering) drug with hallucinogenic and amphetamine-like properties. Click here or the title above for the full text.
D-lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is the most potent hallucinogenic substance known to man. Dosages of LSD are measured in micrograms, or millionths of a gram. By comparison, dosages of heroin and cocaine are measured in milligrams, or thousandths of a gram. Compared to other hallucinogenic substances, LSD is 100 times more potent than psilocybin and 4,000 times more potent than mescaline. Click here or the title above for the full text.
Phencyclidine, more commonly known as PCP, is illicitly marketed under a number of street names including Angel Dust, Supergrass, killer Weed, Embalming Fluid, and Rocket Fuel. PCP use reflects a range of bizarre and volatile effects. Click here or the title above for the full text.
Rohypnol & GHB are being promoted to teenagers as aphrodisiacs. They can, in fact, be deadly. These drugs are known as “date rape” drugs which, when slipped into someone’s drink, can render the person helpless. Click here or the title above for the full text.
DXM (dextromethorphan) is an opioid agent used as a cough suppressant. DXM has been around since the 1960′s and is found in more than 140 over-the-counter products. Abuse of DXM, especially by teenagers in the rave scene, is becoming more widespread throughout the United States. Because of this, interest in the drug is growing rapidly. Click here or the title above for the full text.
Anti-depressant drugs are NOT USED at our facility but are routinely prescribed at many treatment facilities around the country. These include Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Haldol, Prozac, Trazodone, Celexa and others. Click here or the title above for the full text.
OxyContin is the brand name for an opioid analgesic containing the active ingredient oxycodone (also found in Percocet and Percodan). OxyContin is a legal narcotic (a controlled substance) that is available, by prescription, to treat severe pain. Click here or the title above for the full text.
Pictures that can be used to identify various drugs. Click here or the title above.
A description of the effects and side effects of Rohyponol and GHB, two commonly-used illicit drugs often involved in cases of sexual assault. These substances are often referred to as “date rape drugs”, and are spreading in popularity. Click here or the title above for the text.
The non-medical use of prescription drugs is a serious public health concern. Nonmedical use of prescription drugs like opioids, central nervous system (CNS) depressants, and stimulants can lead to abuse and addiction, characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use. Click here or the title above for the full text. |
