Other Drugs

Ecstasy

National Institute of Drug Abuse
Comprehensive information on ecstasy

American Council for Drug Educator's: Basic Facts About Ecstasy
Ecstasy is one of the most dangerous drugs threatening young people today.  Called MDMA (3-4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) by scientists, it is a synthetic chemical that can be derived from an essential oil of the sassafras tree.  MDMA is also one of the easiest illegal drugs to obtain. Its effects are similar to those of amphetamines and hallucinogens.  Distributed almost anywhere, it has become very popular at social events like raves, hip hop parties, concerts, etc. frequented by both adults and youth.  While not all “event” attendees use Ecstasy, the drug often makes the circuit of these parties and can set up dangerous circumstances that can affect everyone there.

Campuses and the Club Drug Ecstasy
Although alcohol is the drug that college students use most frequently and in greatest quantity, the designer drug ecstasy has generated both curiosity and concern in recent years. This Fact Sheet offers an overview of ecstasy, possible effects of its use, and implications for institutions of higher education.

What is Ecstasy?
Ecstasy is a synthetic drug that comes in various tablet and capsule forms. The pills are different colors, shapes and sizes and are often stamped with a variety of designs such as crowns, animals, yin yangs, faces, hearts, car emblems, insects, company logos, question marks, cherries, superhero logos, the dollar sign or Christmas trees. This article outlines basic information about the drug including some severe but uncommon effects such as severe depression, psychological crisis, liver toxicity and a small chance of death. Read the article to learn more.

Cocaine

Drugs of Concern: Cocaine (DEA)
Cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant that people abuse for its euphoric effects such as hyperstimulation, increased stamina, and mental clarity. Cocaine may be snorted, smoked, or injected. This website offers comprehensive information about cocaine.

NIDA Research Report: Cocaine Abuse and Addiction

In The Know Zone: Cocaine
Syndistar site with cocaine information, images, statistics, street names, history, cocaine and the brain, short and long-term effects.  Take an interactive quiz to see how much you know about cocaine.

Freevibe: Crack and Cocaine
Freevibe is the site for teens to get scientifically accurate drug information, games, and tips for leading healthy lifestyles and rejecting drugs.

DEA Drugs of Abuse Page
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration offers comprehensive information about the category of drugs called "Stimulants" including. The information has specific information about Cocaine, Amphetamines, Methcathinone, Methylphenidate, and Anorectic Drugs.

Cocaine Affects All Parts of the Body
This website gives an overview of how cocaine (a central nervous system stimulant) affects different parts of a person's body.

Cocaine Among College Students
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) estimates that there were over a million new cocaine users in the United States in 2002, with 20 years old being the average age of new users. This average age encompasses the college population.

Crack: The Real Drug Deal (Video)

Methamphetamines

The Meth Epidemic (Video)

 

Meth: The Real Drug Deal (Video)

 

Performance Enhancement Drugs

Article on Blood Doping

DrugStory.Org
Comprehensive information about performance enhancement drugs.

Article on Creatine

Muscle Madness: The Ugly Connection Between Body Image and Steroid Abuse

Articles on Nitrix Oxide (Arginine)

Steroids: The Effects on Muscles and Tendons (Video)