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Huffing, Bagging, And Other Forms Of Inhalant Use

How are Inhalants Used?

Inhalants are types of everyday products which create a drug-like effect when breathed into the body. There are four main categories of inhalants: aerosols, gases, nitrites, and volatile solvents. Most inhalants are everyday items Finish reading this article »

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Inhalants: Drugs Found In Common Household Items

What are Inhalants?

Inhalants are a group of chemicals commonly found in many household objects which are breathed in to produce drug-like effects. Normally these products are used as cleaning items, for art projects, in medical procedures, or for cooking, but when inhaled they prove to be very dangerous. Finish reading this article »

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Abuse Of Over-The-Counter Drugs: In Memory Of Heath Ledger

What are Over-the-Counter Drugs?

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are drugs that do not require a prescription and can simply be bought “over-the-counter”, as their name states. Although many people assume that no harm can come from abusing drugs for which a prescription is not needed, many health complications as well as addiction can take place. Finish reading this article »

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How You Can Safely Use The Many Types Of Prescription Drugs

Types of Prescription Drugs

Prescription drugs can be used to treat a variety of health complications but can also be abused and become dangerous. Recently, abuse of prescription drugs has risen and now prescription drugs are the second most commonly abused drug in the United States. Finish reading this article »

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Heroin Tracks

What is Heroin?

Heroin is a type of illegal drug usually seen as a form of white or brown powder. Pure heroin, a white form of heroin is often hard to find. Impure heroin is often used, leaving a greater risk for infection. Finish reading this article »

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Is Ecstasy Hidden In Your Favorite Candy?

What is MDMA?

MDMA, also known as ecstasy or 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine, is an illegal drug which is both a stimulant and a psychedelic. Ecstasy acts as a form of an antidepressant by releasing the chemical serotonin. Finish reading this article »

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LSD: What You Might Not Notice In A Piece Of Paper

What is LSD?

LSD, also known as lysergic acid diethylamide, is an illegal drug, which when taken, distorts the reality of a person. Finish reading this article »

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Top 20 Drugs And Their Street Names

1. Cocaine

Blow, C, candy, coke, do a line, freeze, girl, happy dust, Mama coca, mojo, monster, nose, pimp, shot, smoking gun, snow, sugar, sweet stuff, and white powder. Finish reading this article »

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Marijuana:What You Need To Know

What is Marijuana?

Marijuana is a type of drug, typically smoked, which is illegal in the United States. It is one of the world’s most popularly taken drugs. In fact, approximately 300 million people worldwide take marijuana. Finish reading this article »

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Top 8 Drug Categories

Drug Categories

Drugs come in various forms, and can be taken numerous ways. Some are legal and others are not. Drug abuse and misuse can cause numerous health problems, and in serious cases death can occur. Finish reading this article »

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