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Methamphetamine Methamphetamine is a powerful synthetic stimulant. It is illegal, highly addictive and very dangerous to your health. On this page: About methamphetamine Short-term effects of methamphetamine Long-term effects of methamphetamine Risks related to methamphetamine…

MDMA MDMA is often called ecstasy. It is an illegal drug frequently taken at parties, raves or music festivals. You may believe that MDMA is a ‘safe’ drug, but it can have harmful short- and long-term effects. It is even possible to die from complications that arise from using…

Psilocybin and psilocin (Magic mushrooms) "Magic mushrooms" are mushrooms that contain hallucinogens - usually psilocybin and psilocin. Taking magic mushrooms may cause you to see, hear or feel things that are not there, or to experience anxiety, fear, nausea and muscle twitches…

LSD LSD is a potent hallucinogenic drug. It is made from lysergic acid, which is found in a fungus that grows on rye and other grains. LSD can have long-lasting impacts on your brain and emotional state. This is true even if you use the drug only once. On this page About LSD…

Ketamine Ketamine is a fast-acting anesthetic used in medical or veterinary surgery. If misused, it can cause harmful and long-lasting effects. On this page: About ketamine Short-term effects of ketamine Long-term effects of ketamine Risks related to ketamine use Substance use…

Heroin Heroin is made from morphine, a substance that comes from the opium poppy. It is highly addictive. The withdrawal symptoms can be painful. An overdose can be fatal. On this page About heroin Short-term effects of heroin Long-term effects of heroin Risks related to heroin…

GHB GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) is a substance naturally present in your body. It acts as a depressant, slowing and calming the activity of your nervous system. In Canada, doctors can prescribe GHB for narcolepsy (a serious sleep disorder). However, it can also be made in illegal…

Fentanyl On this page About fentanyl What makes fentanyl so dangerous Fentanyl exposure for first responders Drug-checking services Short-term effects of fentanyl Long-term effects of fentanyl Risks related to fentanyl use Substance use disorder and withdrawal Signs of a fentanyl…

Cocaine and crack Cocaine and crack are powerful stimulants and highly addictive. Their effects on your physical and mental health can be serious and sometimes fatal. On this page About cocaine and crack Short-term effects of cocaine and crack Long-term effects of cocaine and…

Bath salts "Bath salts" is the street name for a family of drugs. The short- and long-term effects of “bath salts” are similar to those of: cocaine ecstasy (MDMA) methamphetamine (meth) On this page: About "bath salts" Short-term effects of "bath salts" Long-term effects of "bath…