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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.

  • What Is Rohypnol? for Parents


    Rohypnol is an antianxiety medication. Because it can cause extreme drowsiness (or "blackouts"), the drug is often used in date rapes.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Cough and Cold Medicine Abuse for Parents


    Chugging cough medicine for an instant high is a dangerous, potentially deadly practice.

  • What Is Salvia? for Parents


    There are many types of salvia plants. One, salvia divinorum, has a substance that can cause psychedelic experiences.

  • What Are Amphetamines? for Parents


    Amphetamines (including prescription diet pills) are highly addictive stimulants that accelerate functions in the brain and body.

  • 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.

  • What Is Heroin? for Parents


    Heroin is a highly addictive, illegal narcotic that can cause death when taken in excess.

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