| Cannabis |
What is Cannabis? Cannabis is the most widely used illegal drug in Britain.It is made from the Cannabis plant and so is naturally occurring. It is a mild sedative and a mild hallucinogen. It has many effects; some people feel happy and relaxed, some feel sick, some become talkative and hunger pangs are a common effect too. Street Names: Dope, Ganja, Hash, Herb, Hemp, Marijuana, Pot, Puff, Skunk, Spliff, Weed, Wacky Backy Getting Hooked: With continued regular use it can become difficult to stop using Cannabis and some people develop a psychological dependence. Find out more at www.talktofrank.com |
| Cocaine |
What is Cocaine? Cocaine is a stimulant which temporarily speeds up the processes of your mind and body. It is either smoked, snorted or injected and comes in powder or rock (crack) form. Street Names: Coke, Charlie, C, White, Rocks, Freebase, Percy, Snow, Toot Getting Hooked: Cocaine is very addictive and it can be difficult to resist the craving and psychological dependence. Evidence also suggests is can cause long-term changes to the nervous system. People often suffer with low moods and feel very rough after stopping. Find out more at www.talktofrank.com |
| Ecstasy |
What is Ecstasy? In the early 90's clubbers took ecstasy to stay awake and dance for hours. The effects tend to last between 3 to 6 hours. Ecstasy is usually sold in tablet form which come with different logos - some having pictures or logos stamped on them, although it can also be sold as powder. Street Names: E, pills, XTC, dolphins Getting Hooked: It is possible to build up a tolerance to Ecstasy and so people then take more to get the same 'buzz'. Evidence suggests that Ecstasy can cause damage to the brain causing long-term problems such as depression, personality change and memory loss. Find out more at www.talktofrank.com |
| Heroin |
What is Heroin? Heroin is a natural opiate made from morphine. Many drugs made from opium, like Heroin, are a very strong painkiller. Brown, which is sometimes used by clubbers to 'come down' after a night out is sometimes mistaken as not being addictive, but it is still a form of Heroin. Street Names: Brown, Skag, H, Horse, Gear, Smack Getting Hooked: Heroin is highly addictive and over time the effects can cause cravings and a strong psychological desire to keep using. Users also build up a tolerance so they have to take more to get the same effects. Drugs have been developed to help treat heroin addiction and they block the effects so you can't get high. Find out more at www.talktofrank.com |
| LSD |
What is LSD? LSD stands for Lysergic Acid Diethylmide and is a hallucinogenic drug, which means you may experience a distorted view of things. LSD is commonly known as acid and the experience you get from taking it is referred to as a trip which can either be good or bad and can last for up to 12 hours. Street Names: Acid, Blotter, Dots, Lucy, Paper Mushrooms, Tabs, Trips, Micro Dot Getting Hooked: There is currently no evidence that LSD is addictive. However, LSD is a Class A drug and possession of LSD can get you up to 7 years in jail. Supplying someone with LSD, including your friends can get you a life sentence. Find out more at www.talktofrank.com |
| Speed |
What is LSD? Speed is the street name for a range of amphetamines. Amphetamines are stimulants that keep people awake and alert however, the high is usually followed by a long, slow comedown. Street Names: Phet, Billy, Whizz, Base, Paste, Dexies Getting Hooked: Users can become strongly addicted to amphetamines and the more you take the more you'll need to get the same 'buzz'. Find out more at www.talktofrank.com |
