Substance Abuse (Depressants)
Depressants slow down or "depress" brain activity. They include sedatives, sleeping pills and anti-anxiety tranquilizers (all prescribed by doctors), as well as related chemicals that are not legally available in the United States.

Marijuana Facts
Find answers to frequently asked questions about marijuana use and abuse.

OxyContin Use and Abuse
This powerful painkiller, a prescription drug used to treat long-term pain, has become popular with drug abusers.

Date Rape Drugs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about drugs that are used to overpower victims and sexually assault them.

Treatment Methods for Women Addicted to Drugs
Women who abuse drugs may face different challenges to health, their abuse may progress differently, and they may require different treatment approaches than men.