What is Cocaine? Cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant made from the leaves of the coca plant. It is the most addictive stimulant found in nature. Cocaine is most often produced in the form of a white, crystalline powder. What is Crack? Crack is a form of cocaine that has...
What is Marijuana? Marijuana has been around for centuries. Its source, the cannabis plant, was first cultivated for its psychoactive properties more than 2,000 years ago. Although cannabis contains at least 400 different chemicals, its main mind-altering ingredient is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). Marijuana is by far the world’s most commonly used illicit drug...
What are GHB and Rohypnol? Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate (GHB) and Rohypnol are central nervous system depressants. Because they are often colorless, tasteless, and odorless, they can be added to beverages, ingested unknowingly and used to aid drug-assisted assault (”date rape”). It is illegal to manufacture or distribute these substances for human...
What Are Prescription Drugs? In the U.S. there are more than 2,800 drugs that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of illness and disease. Taken under a doctor’s care, these medications help millions of people each year. However, there is a growing trend...
What is OxyContin? OxyContin is the brand name for a prescription pain medication containing the ingredient Oxycodone. It exists in tablet, capsule and liquid form. OxyContin is one drug in a class of narcotic opioids prescribed by doctors to treat severe pain. Other drugs that fall within this class include morphine,...
What Are OTCs? OTC stands for over-the-counter. In the U.S. there are more than 780 drugs that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for sale over-the-counter without a prescription. These drugs often contain the same or similar ingredients as prescribed drugs. Used as directed, these medications help...
What is Methamphetamine? Methamphetamine or “Meth” is an addictive stimulant of the central nervous system. Related to amphetamine, methamphetamine is manufactured in illegal laboratories using a combination of common over-the-counter ingredients and a variety of corrosive, poisonous, and carcinogenic chemicals such as acetone, battery acid, bleach, lead and red phosphorous. What are...