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Rohypnol for Teens
Rohypnol is a powerful sedative that has a reputation as a "date rape" drug. Find out more about it in this article for teens.
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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.
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Ketamine for Teens
Ketamine is a fast-acting and powerful anesthetic that is often used as a date rape drug. Find out more in this article for teens.
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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 LSD? for Parents
LSD is a dangerous hallucinogenic drug that affects mood, judgment, and behavior.
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Mushrooms for Teens
Some kinds of mushrooms are considered illegal drugs because they contain substances that cause people to hallucinate. Find out more about hallucinogenic mushrooms in this article for teens.
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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.
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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.
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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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Cough & Cold Medicine Abuse for Teens
The DXM in cough and cold medicines can cause feelings like out-of-body sensations. But even though these medicines are sold over the counter, there are serious health risks of taking too much. Find out more in this article for teens.