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  • What Are Cocaine & Crack? for Parents


    Cocaine and crack are illegal drugs that produce an intense high and can cause a stroke, heart attack, or even death.

  • What Are Depressants? for Parents


    Depressants calm and relax nerves. But if used in the wrong way, they can be dangerous and even cause life-threatening problems.

  • What Is Marijuana? for Parents


    Many teens and young adults use marijuana in some form. Understand its risks so you can help your kids make good decisions.

  • What Are Inhalants? for Parents


    Inhalants like glue are sniffed or huffed to give the user a high. Doing it even once can be fatal.

  • Hepatitis C for Parents


    The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through blood or other body fluids, and can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer. The most common way people become infected is by sharing drug paraphernalia.

  • Hepatitis C for Teens


    The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through blood or other body fluids, and can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer. The most common way people become infected is by sharing drug paraphernalia.

  • What Are "Magic" Mushrooms? for Parents


    Some kinds of mushrooms are considered illegal drugs because they contain substances that cause people to hallucinate. Find out more about hallucinogenic mushrooms.

  • Taking Prescription Opioid Pain Medicines Safely for Teens


    Opioids are very good at controlling pain, but there are risks to taking them. If you've been prescribed a medicine that contains an opioid, find out how to use it safely.

  • PCP for Teens


    PCP use is pretty rare these days, mostly because of the drug's scary side effects. Find out more about the drug phencyclidine in this article for teens.

  • What Are the Risks of Steroid Use? for Teens


    Will using steroids transform you into the most powerful athlete your coach has ever seen? Read this article to learn the facts on steroid use.