Quick Facts about Drugs
 Nothing
is more destructive to a teen and/or their family than the use of drugs. Consequently the
earlier the intervention the better. The problem is that in most cases teens are using
drugs for several months or even years before parents become aware of it. Even when
parents do become aware of drug use, they often underestimate the extent of their child's
involvement.
If you are looking for
information about drugs, you've come to the right place. We're working to maintain
the largest, most accurate database of drug information on the Web. Here's how to use it.
If you know the name of the drug, click here. If you've heard a
slang term and aren't quite sure what the drug is (or if it's even a drug at all), click
where it says "slang terms" to find slang names and what they mean.
If you've seen something and you're worried it might be drugs, click on "What the
drugs look like" to find pictures and descriptions of drugs.
If you've seen something and you're worried it might be drug paraphernalia (for example,
razor blades and mirrors are typically used by someone who's snorting cocaine), click on
"Paraphernalia" to find pictures of drug paraphernalia.
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