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  • Ketamine for Teens


    Ketamine is a fast-acting and powerful anesthetic that is often used as a date rape drug. Find out more in this article for teens.

  • What Is LSD? for Parents


    LSD is a dangerous hallucinogenic drug that affects mood, judgment, and behavior.

  • What Is Fentanyl? for Parents


    Fentanyl is a synthetic (man-made) opioid that doctors can prescribe to treat pain. Fentanyl is also made illegally and sold as a street drug.

  • Recreational Drugs and Pregnancy for Parents


    Drug use during pregnancy can cause many problems, both in the mother and baby.

  • A to Z: Cardiac Arrest for Parents


    With this medical emergency, the heart suddenly stops beating and prevents oxygen from getting to the body. Read more about it here.

  • What Is Nicotine? for Parents


    Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant. Those who start smoking before age 21 have the hardest time breaking the habit.

  • What Is PCP? for Parents


    PCP abuse is less common these days, mostly because of the drug's scary side effects. Find out more about the drug phencyclidine.

  • Dealing With Addiction for Teens


    Find out what you can do if you think you or a friend has a drug or alcohol addiction - from recognizing the warning signs to suggestions to help you stay clean.

  • Kids and Smoking for Parents


    The health risks of smoking are well known, many young people still do it. Here's how to help your kids avoid smoking or quit, if they've already started.

  • A to Z: Drug Withdrawal, Newborn for Parents


    Newborn babies who were exposed to drugs or alcohol while in the womb can develop this syndrome after birth. Learn about it here.