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Crack cocaine, often just called "crack," is a more dangerous form of cocaine. It is called "free base" because it has not been chemically neutralised by an acid base, and comes ...

Domain: Health care; Category: Psychiatry

Crystal meth is a type of amphetamine. It is a crystal form of a drug formally known as methamphetamine, and can be snorted, injected or swallowed. There is also another type which can be smoked, ...

Domain: Health care; Category: Psychiatry

Ecstasy is an artificially created drug designed to give a high based on hallucinations and a potent stimulant effect, as well as causing distortions in a person's grasp on reality and time. Pure ...

Domain: Health care; Category: Psychiatry

GHB is the term used to refer to Gamma HydroxyButrate, a highly dangerous drug which causes euphoria, decreased inhibitions and sedation. It often comes as a colourless and odourless liquid, powder ...

Domain: Health care; Category: Psychiatry

Heroin is a processed form of morphine which produces a calming effect, reducing pain and giving users a rush within a few seconds of using it. Small doses give a general sense of well being and ...

Domain: Health care; Category: Psychiatry

Inhalants are types of drugs or chemicals that are snorted or sniffed in order to get a buzz similar to the consumption of alcohol. Inhalant addiction is particularly common amongst young people and ...

Domain: Health care; Category: Psychiatry

Ketamine is a short term anaesthetic which is normally used by vets, but is growing in use as a "date rape" and recreational drug. It can be slipped into drinks to dissolve undetectably, ...

Domain: Health care; Category: Psychiatry

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