Addictions

Ecstasy is a street name for the drug MDMA (methylenedioxymethylamphetamine). It is a type of stimulant.

Ecstasy is commonly taken at raves and nightclubs, where people may engage in energetic dancing which can raise body temperature to dangerous levels.

Hallucinogens, also known as psychedelic drugs, affect all the senses and cause hallucinations.

Using GHB carries a high risk of overdose due to the small difference between the amount required to produce a high and that which causes overdose.

Snorting and injecting cocaine can result in long-term effects on your health. Using other stimulants such as ecstasy with cocaine can increase the risk of overdose.

Cocaine is a stimulant drug and is made from the leaves of the coca bush. It is most commonly snorted.

After prolonged use, cocaine is highly addictive and with regular use, larger amounts of cocaine are needed to get the same effect.

People who take cocaine are 6 times more likely to have a stroke in the 24 hours after snorting cocaine.