Drugs of Abuse

Education plays a critical role in preventing substance use and misuse. Drugs of Abuse, A DEA Resource Guide, is designed to be a reliable resource on the most commonly abused and misused drugs in the United States. The comprehensive guide provides important information about the harms and consequences of drug use by describing a drug’s effects on the body and mind, overdose potential, origin, legal status and other key facts.

Drugs of Abuse also offers a list of additional drug education and prevention resources, including the Drug Enforcement Administration websites:

• www.DEA.gov
• www.JustThinkTwice.com, aimed at teenagers
• www.GetSmartAboutDrugs.com, designed for parents, educators, and caregivers
• www.CampusDrugPrevention.gov, for higher education
• www.OperationPrevention.com for opioid curricula