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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