For Youth

Drugs are dangerous and unpredictable. Users never know what they're going to get or how they might react to it.

Different drugs have different effects and risks. Check out these web pages for the facts on specific drugs:

• Cannabis (ex:Marijuana)
• Cocaine and Crack Cocaine
• Ecstasy
• GHB
• Heroin
• Ketamine
• LSD
• Methamphetamine
• PCP (Phencyclidine)
• Psilocybin (Magic mushrooms)
• Drug Laws in Canada

Other names for drugs

If you've heard slang or street names for drugs, you can use our Drug Name Search function to find out what they mean.

Most young people don't use drugs

There are better things to do. Like relationships, sports, music, games, school, jobs, hanging out with friends and other activities.

Tips on avoiding drug use

Helpful hints for young people on how to stay clear.