Drugs

Amphetamines

Amphetamines are psychostimulant drugs that speed up the workings of the brain.

Caffeine

Caffeine is a stimulant that acts on the brain and nervous system.

Cannabis (marijuana)

Generally speaking, people who start smoking cannabis earlier (early adolescence) and smoke heavily are more likely to experience negative consequences.

Cocaine

Cocaine is a highly addictive illegal stimulant that has serious side effects.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy is an illegal stimulant and hallucinogenic drug that can cause stroke and heart attack.

GHB

GHB is often known as ‘liquid ecstasy’ but it is a completely different drug to ecstasy

Hallucinogens

Hallucinogens target specific centres of the brain to alter the interpretations of sensory input.

Heroin

Heroin is a central nervous system depressant, which means it slows down brain function and particularly the control of breathing.

Inhalants

Inhalants are chemical substances that give off fumes that can be breathed in to achieve a 'high'.

Kava

It is dangerous to take kava in combination with alcohol or other psychoactive drugs.

Steroids

Prolonged use of steroids can cause liver damage and severe mood swings.

Tranquillisers

Tranquillisers are highly addictive and should only be used for certain conditions in a short-term or emergency situation.