Anabolic Steroids
Anabolic steroids are a type of performance enhancing drug. They function like the natural male sex hormones in the body. Anabolic steroids may cause short-term and long-term health effects.
Published: 2024
Antihistamines
Antihistamines can be very dangerous when used in ways other than their intended purpose. High doses may also produce a euphoric (mind-altering) effect.
Published: 2024
Bath Salts
Bath Salts are a group of illegal substances called synthetic cathinones. They produce a stimulating and euphoric (mind-altering) effect, similar to meth and cocaine.
Published: 2024
Household Items
Many household items can be misused for psychoactive effects. Accidental ingestion may also occur, whether from peer pressure, popular internet challenges, or by mistaking a product for something else.
Published: 2023
Inhalants
Inhalants are substances that cause a rush of euphoria within seconds. The effect lasts 15-30 minutes. Types of inhalants include household chemicals, and gases like nitrous oxide and nitrites.
Published: 2023
Mixing Drugs
Drugs can be used together on purpose to enhance a desirable effect or to decrease a negative effect from one of the substances. It can be unintentional.
Published: 2024
Poppers
Poppers (alkyl nitrites) slow down messages from your brain and body. Alkyl nitrites can be used medically to treat certain conditions, and non-medically to create euphoric and relaxed sensations to enhance sexual experiences. However, poppers or non-regulated alkyl nitrites can be extremely harmful to a person’s health.
Published: 2024
Viagra and Cialis
Both Viagra and Cialis belong to a group of medications called phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, used to treat erectile dysfunction. Recreational use of these drugs can come with side effects, especially when mixed with other drugs.
Published: 2025