Common Questions About The Drug Issue
How long does Marijuana, Ecstasy, Cocaine or Methamphetamine stay in your system?
I am a teen who uses drugs and lately I’ve been feeling like my drug use is getting out of control. What should I do?
What is Pseudoephedrine?
Where can I find information about prescription medication abuse?
Where can I get information about meth?
Where can I find information about the drug Ecstasy?
Where can I get information about Inhalant abuse?
How can I tell if someone is using drugs?
How do I get help for someone who has a drug or alcohol problem?
Where can I find slang terms or street language for drugs?
Where can I find scientific information on the effects of drugs?
How long does Marijuana, Ecstasy, Cocaine or Methamphetamine stay in your system?
Sorry, but we don't provide this type of medical information.  We suggest you speak with a doctor about this topic.
I am a teen who uses drugs and lately I’ve been feeling like my drug use is getting out of control. What should I do?
You may want to check out the website, www.checkyourself.com -- it’s a resource for teens who want to check where they are with drugs and alcohol.
What is Pseudoephedrine? And why was I unable to purchase several Pseudoephedrine-containing products at my drugstore?
Pseudoephedrine is a safe and effective ingredient found in several over-the-counter cold tablets. However, some people are using large quantities of pseudoephedrine to illegally manufacture the addictive drug methamphetamine.
Where can I find information about prescription medication abuse?
For information on prescription medication abuse, please visit our special feature on Prescription Medicine Misuse and Abuse.
Where can I get information about Methamphetamine (Meth)?
For information on Methamphetamine, please visit our Meth — Health Education Feature.
Where can I find information about the drug Ecstasy?
For information on Ecstasy, please visit our Drug Guide.
Where can I get information about Inhalants abuse?
For information about Inhalants, please see our Drug Resource and our Inhalants Prevention Parent’s Guide or you can visit the Alliance for Consumer Education.
How can I tell if someone is using drugs?
For some initial guidance on these topics, check out our Help for Teens or Help for Parents. You might also consider checking the Drug Guide section of the site for ideas about what symptoms might be connected to which drugs.
How do I get help for someone who has a drug or alcohol problem?

Please visit our comprehensive web resource to help people concerned about someone with a drug or alcohol problem, located at www.InterveneNow.org

Also, for information on how to help someone with a drug or alcohol problem, you can call the National Drug Information, Treatment and Referral line, at 1-800-662-HELP or go to their website. The site also provides answers to frequently asked questions about treatment options: www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/facilitylocatordoc.htm

Where can I find slang terms or street language for drugs?
Where can I find scientific information on the effects of drugs?

First you may want to try our Drug Resource.

 For additional information, the National Institute on Drug Abuse is the best source.