Opioids
Opioids relieve pain by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and body. Some come from the opium poppy; others chemists make in labs.
Prescription Drug
Prescription Drug addiction is a chronic medical condition that combines physical dependence with a powerful mental drive to keep taking the drug.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant drug made from the coca plant, most often found as a white powder or in “crack” rock form.
Meth
Crystal meth, short for methamphetamine, is a powerful synthetic stimulant that targets the central nervous system.
Marijuana
Marijuana comes from the flowers, leaves and resin of cannabis plants which contain THC, the chemical that creates a “high” by affecting brain receptors.