Synthetic Cathinones ("Bath Salts") - National Institute on Drug …
Oct 23, 2023 · Khat is a shrub grown in East Africa and southern Arabia that some people consume for its stimulant effects. Illicit synthetic cathinones are more commonly known as “bath salts.” People may ingest illicit synthetic cathinones intentionally—sometimes as cheaper or more accessible alternatives to other drugs—or unintentionally, as ...
Commonly Used Drugs Charts | National Institute on Drug Abuse
Sep 19, 2023 · Khat. Pronounced "cot," a shrub (Catha edulis) found in East Africa and southern Arabia; contains the psychoactive chemicals cathinone and cathine. People from African and Arabian regions (up to an estimated 20 million worldwide) have used khat for centuries as part of cultural tradition and for its stimulant-like effects.
Catinonas sintéticas ("sales de baño") - National Institute on Drug ...
Las catinonas sintéticas ilícitas se conocen más comúnmente como "sales de baño". Las personas pueden ingerir catinonas sintéticas ilícitas de manera intencionada -a veces como alternativas más baratas o accesibles a otras drogas- o sin intención, debido a su presencia indeseada como contaminantes en otras drogas.
Khat and Alcohol Use Disorders Predict Poorer Adherence to Anti ...
The odds of non-adherence to anti-TB medications among patients with khat use disorder was nearly four times that of patients who did not use khat (aOR 3•8, 95%CI=1•8-8•0). Also, patients who have alcohol use disorder were 3•2 times likely to have poor adherence compared to their counterparts (aOR=3•2, 95%CI=1•6-6•6).
Methamphetamine Research Report: Overview | NIDA
The misuse of methamphetamine—a potent and highly addictive stimulant—remains an extremely serious problem in the United States. In some areas of the country, it poses an even greater threat than opioids, and it is the drug that most contributes to violent crime.36 According to data from the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), more than 16.8 million people aged 12 or older ...
Parents & Educators | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Parents & Educators. Find the latest science-based information about drug use, health, and the developing brain. Designed for young people and those who influence them—parents, guardians, teachers, and other educators—these resources inspire learning and encourage critical thinking so teens can make informed decisions about drug use and ...
K2/Spice (Synthetic Cannabinoids) K2 and Spice are chemicals that can alter your mind and make you feel, or hear things that aren’t there. These chemicals are sprayed dried leaves to look like marijuana, or are sold as liquids. Some of the chemicals are similar to the ones found in the marijuana plant, but it a very different drug.
Anabolic Steroids and Other Appearance and Performance …
May 23, 2017 · Anabolic-androgenic steroids, often shortened to "anabolic steroids," "steroids," or "androgens," 2,3 are the most widely misused APED.
What is the scope of methamphetamine use in the United States?
All data refer to the United States population. How many people use methamphetamine? Among people aged 12 or older in 2021, 0.9% (or about 2.5 million people) reported using methamphetamine in the past 12 months (2021 DT 1.1).
Heroin | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Heroin is an opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance taken from the seed pod of the various opium poppy plants grown in Southeast and Southwest Asia, Mexico, and Colombia. Heroin can be a white or brown powder, or a black sticky substance known as black tar heroin. Learn about the health effects of heroin and read the Research Report.