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Illegal Drugs


What are Illegal Drugs?

Illegal drugs include:

  • Marijuana (ganja, weed, grass)
  • Heroin (H, smack)
  • Cocaine (coke, C, snow, white up, flake)
  • Ketamine (special K)
  • LSD (acid)
  • Ecstasy (E, XTC, Adam, euphoria, X, MDM, love doves)
  • And many others

Staying Safe

Drugs may be mixed with toxic ingredients which may cause permanent damage or death.

Studies have found that between 35% and 50% of people who arrive at emergency rooms with traumatic brain injuries have a history of abusing alcohol or drugs. Young unmarried men are at the highest risk for brain injury and are also those most likely to abuse alcohol and drugs.

Reference: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission

Getting Information

Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission


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