A.K.A Molly and X, Love Drug, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), “Drug of Youth”
ď‚— Ecstasy was basically made as a possible treatment for depression. Later on, because of its hallucinogenic effects, it was then believed to be unfit for clinical use.
ď‚— It is psychotropic drug which is both hallucinogenic and a stimulant. Addicts take this drug through injections or oral intakes
A.K.A Meth
ď‚— Methamphetamine is deemed
to give you a fast metabolism and depresses your appetite thus, meth is commonly used by people who are socially pressured to lose weight
ď‚— Meth is usually cheaper than other drugs and because of its
accessibility in which you can readily get information on how to make it and use it, several people regularly use Meth.
A.K.A Codeine, Heroine
ď‚— Opiates are made from the distillation of Opium plant`s petals and leaves. Usually, people who use this drug are the young adults.
ď‚— There had been reports saying that even students from grade schools are using these drugs and so, an increase in awareness of the dangers brought by the drug has been made; public education and drug test intervention
A.K.A Flake, Crank, Snow, Charlie and Candy
ď‚— Cocaine is derived from Coca Leaves and is believed to be used by indigenous tribes by chewing leaves. ď‚— Cocaine is also known for its Narcotic effect
A.K.A “Gateway Drug”, MJ
ď‚— Marijuana is characterized by its distinctive smell in which users covers by using incense or perfumes. ď‚— Users either inhales the drug or can be taken orally by adding it to foods and beverages
ď‚— Nevertheless, no matter the effort of government authorities in reminding the youth about the dangers these drugs, drug usage is still rampant
ď‚— The rise of these illegal drug usage motivates the government to pay more attention on campaigns regarding drug abuse prevention anti-drug legislation and to conduct further regular drug test.