Drug and How Find Help

Stimulants:

- Examples: Cocaine, meth, and prescription stimulants (e.g., Ritalin and Adderall)

- Effects: Increased heart rate, energy, and alertness; reduced appetite; anxiety and paranoia.

Depressants:

- Examples: Alcohol, benzos (e.g., Xanax and Klonopin), sleeping pills, and heroin

- Effects: Slowed heart rate, reduced inhibitions, impaired judgment, and depressed breathing.

Opioids:

- Examples: Heroin, fentanyl, and prescription painkillers (e.g., Vicodin and Oxycontin)

- Effects: Pain relief, euphoria, sedation, and decreased breathing.

Psychedelics:

- Examples: LSD, mushrooms, and MDMA (ecstasy)

- Effects: Hallucinations, altered states of consciousness, euphoria, and increased sensory sensitivity.

Hallucinogens:

- Examples: LSD, mushrooms, and peyote

- Effects: Profound alterations in perception, heightened sensory experiences, altered states of consciousness, and spiritual/philosophical insights.

Cannabis:

- Examples: Marijuana (flower, edibles, vaporized forms)

- Effects: Relaxation, altered mood, impaired short-term memory, heightened sensory experiences, and increased appetite.

Finding Help:

- Contact a local addiction treatment center.

- Call the National Drug Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

- Use the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Locator online at: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

- Reach out to trusted friends, family members, or healthcare professionals for support.

- If someone is experiencing a drug overdose, call 911 immediately.

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