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• A-Z of Drugs
• Groups
• Drug classes

ANABOLIC STEROIDS

CANNABIS

COCAINE

ECSTASY

GASES, GLUES AND AEROSOLS (solvents)

GHB

HEROIN

KETAMINE

LSD (acid)

MAGIC MUSHROOMS

POPPERS (alkyl nitrites)

SPEED (amphetamines)

TRANQUILLISERS

NAME IT

• Chemicals names include: diazepam, temazepam, (mazzies), nitrazepam, etc.
• Trade names include: Valium, Ativan, Mogadon, (moggies), etc.

THE EFFECT

• Tranquillisers calm users and slow them down mentally.
• They relieve tension and anxiety.
• Higher doses can make users drowsy and forgetful.

THE RISKS

• Tranquillisers slow down reactions, making accidents more likely.
• They are EXTREMELY DANGEROUS if mixed with alcohol.
• Tolerance can develop. Users can become dependent, especially if they rely on the drug to calm them or help them to sleep.
• Users trying to quit may suffer panic attacks.
• Injecting crushed tablets or the contents of capsules is VERY DANGEROUS and can be lethal.

Class: Class C

Group: DEPRESSANTS

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