Methamphetamine blocks dopamine re-uptake, methamphetamine also increases the release of dopamine, leading to much higher concentrations in the synapse, which can be toxic to nerve terminals.
Barbiturate Overdose is known to result in Pneumonia, severe muscle damage, coma and death.
Ecstasy is emotionally damaging and users often suffer depression, confusion, severe anxiety, paranoia, psychotic behavior and other psychological problems.
92% of those who begin using Ecstasy later turn to other drugs including marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine and heroin.
Crack cocaine is one of the most powerful illegal drugs when it comes to producing psychological dependence.
Taking Ecstasy can cause liver failure.
The same year, an Ohio man broke into a stranger's home to decorate for Christmas.
A stimulant is a drug that provides users with added energy and contentment.
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent.
Alcohol blocks messages trying to get to the brain, altering a person's vision, perception, movements, emotions and hearing.
9.4 million people in 2011 reported driving under the influence of illicit drugs.
PCP (also known as angel dust) can cause drug addiction in the infant as well as tremors.