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What Is Fentanyl? for Parents
Fentanyl is a synthetic (man-made) opioid that doctors can prescribe to treat pain. Fentanyl is also made illegally and sold as a street drug.
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What Is Xylazine? for Parents
Xylazine is a tranquilizer used by veterinarians that is also used as a street drug mixed with other drugs (mainly fentanyl) to increase the effects and lower the price.
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What Is PCP? for Parents
PCP abuse is less common these days, mostly because of the drug's scary side effects. Find out more about the drug phencyclidine.
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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) for Parents
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is when a baby has withdrawal from a medicine or drug the mom took while she was pregnant.
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Cough and Cold Medicine Abuse for Parents
Chugging cough medicine for an instant high is a dangerous, potentially deadly practice.
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What Is Salvia? for Parents
There are many types of salvia plants. One, salvia divinorum, has a substance that can cause psychedelic experiences.
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What Is Heroin? for Parents
Heroin is a highly addictive, illegal narcotic that can cause death when taken in excess.
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What Is Ketamine? for Parents
Ketamine hydrochloride is a quick-acting anesthetic that can cause intoxication, hallucinations, and even death when taken in dangerously high doses.
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What Are Amphetamines? for Parents
Amphetamines (including prescription diet pills) are highly addictive stimulants that accelerate functions in the brain and body.
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What Is Nicotine? for Parents
Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant. Those who start smoking before age 21 have the hardest time breaking the habit.