Addiction
This chemical is found in cigarettes, vapes, and chewing tobacco. It enters the brain quickly, changes the reward system, and can make other drugs feel more exciting.
Nicotine
These drugs attach to parts of the brain that control pain and pleasure, making people feel relaxed and happy. They also slow heart rate and breathing, which can be deadly.
Opiods
Using this a lot can make learning, memory, and attention harder, and can increase feelings of depression, anxiety, or even cause teens to see or hear things that aren’t real.
Cannabis
These drugs speed up the brain and body, make people feel energetic and happy, but can hurt the heart, cause crashes, and are highly addictive. Examples include cocaine and methamphetamine.
Stimulant drugs
This very strong lab-made opioid is often added to other street drugs without people knowing, and even a tiny amount can cause death.
Fentanyl
Stopping these drugs suddenly after using them a long time can be life-threatening, causing anxiety, seizures, or fast heartbeat.
Benzodiazepines