Drugs Explained
What you need to know about Drug.
We have put together a short explanation of the main drugs that are filtering through our communities.
From these explanations you will also be able to access articles written on and resulting from up-to-date research, changes in legislation and articles written about many key subjects in the on-going battle against drug abuse.
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Definitions
Marijuana
Marijuana
Marijuana, also known as cannabis among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant
Vaping
Vaping
Vaping is a liquid solution in e-cigarettes inhaled and typically contains a mix of solvents, flavourings, and additives.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy
Also know as MDMA, E or molly, is a psychoactive drug primarily used for recreational purposes.
Cocaine
Cocaine
A stimulant drug made from coca leaves, these speed up the messages to the brain.
Ice
Ice
Methamphetamine is a potent central nervous system stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug.
Fentanyl
Fentanyl
Is part of the opioids group and can be used to dull pain, and is 80 times more potent than morphine.
GHB
GHB
GHB is a depressant drug, which means it slows down messages travelling between the brain and body.
Heroin
Heroin
Heroin is part of a group of drugs known as opioids. It can be injected, sniffed, smoked, or snorted.
Ketamine
Khat
Khat
Khat is a stimulant drug, which means it speeds up the messages going between the brain and the body.
Speed
Speed
Speed is a type of amphetamine. It can give you a high that creates more energy, that's why its often used as a party drug.
Synthetic Cathinones
Synthetic Cathinones
Man-made stimulants that can be addictive and in some cases very dangerous.
There are multiple terms in use globally that refer broadly to new, novel or emerging drugs. Learn more about these dangerous new designer drugs.