Marijuana, hashish, and other cannabis-containing substances
People use cannabis by smoking, eating, or inhaling a vaporized form of the drug. Cannabis usually precedes or is used along with other substances, such as alcohol or illegal drugs, and is often the first drug tried.
Alcohol
Heavy drinking can seriously damage the liver, stomach, heart, brain, and nervous system. It also increases the risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, larynx (voice box), and esophagus. Women are at higher risk of developing breast cancer and osteoporosis. In addition, people who drink heavily may not eat adequately, often resulting in vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Opioids
One of the most often misused drugs, legally and illegally, is opioids. Opioids are a group of tranquilizers and analgesics. Both its illegal forms, such as heroin, and its legal ones, like opiate medications, are misused. Signs and symptoms of narcotic use and dependence can include:
Inhalants
Signs and symptoms of inhalant use vary, depending on the substance. Some commonly inhaled substances include glue, paint thinners, correction fluid, felt tip marker fluid, gasoline, cleaning fluids, and household aerosol products. Due to the toxic nature of these substances, users may develop brain damage or sudden death. Signs and symptoms of use can include:
Hallucinogens
Hallucinogens can produce different signs and symptoms, depending on the drug. The most common hallucinogens are lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and phencyclidine (PCP).
LSD use may cause:
Meth, cocaine, and other stimulants
Stimulants include amphetamines, meth (methamphetamine), cocaine, methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, others), and amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (Adderall XR, Mydayis). They're often used and misused in search of a "high" to boost energy, improve performance at work or school, lose weight, or control appetite.
Signs and symptoms of recent use can include:
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