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. This 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. (PDF version)
Drugs of Abuse also offers a list of additional drug education and prevention resources, including the DEA 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